"Urgent Call: Reducing Meat Consumption to Curb Climate Change"

A survey of environmental and agricultural scientists suggests that global livestock emissions must peak by 2030 or sooner to meet the Paris climate agreement target, with a 50% decrease within five years after peaking. The most effective way to achieve this is by reducing meat and dairy production and consumption, as livestock emissions account for 15 to 20 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. However, industry resistance and lack of government policy pose significant challenges. Experts recommend transitioning to plant-based foods and implementing policies to support a more climate-friendly food environment, but political and economic obstacles remain.