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Explore evidence-based articles on animal agriculture, including environmental impacts, ethics, health debates and industry narratives from Food Facts.

AI water use vs livestock: a small data centre beside vast irrigated feed crops, FoodFacts.org

How much water does AI use? Meat and dairy use 200 times more

How much water does AI use? Data centres may use about 1 km³ a year by 2028, but livestock already uses 228 km³, about 200 times more. The numbers, and why it matters.

A collage-style image shows Elon Musk seated and speaking, with industrial structures on the left and a cow on a grassy field to the right. Bright graphic elements including green, orange, and red circles add a surreal effect. The image accompanies a FoodFacts.org article discussing Elon Musk's controversial claim that animal agriculture makes no difference to global warming.

Elon Musk claims animal agriculture makes no difference to global warming

Elon Musk claimed animal agriculture makes no climate difference — but livestock produces roughly 14.5% of global greenhouse emissions. Here's the data.

A herd of cows stands in a misty green pasture under dramatic skies, with glowing "CH₄" (methane) bubbles floating in the air. This visually represents the article's focus on methane emissions from livestock and their significant role in driving climate change through the food system. The image underscores the urgent environmental impact of animal agriculture highlighted in the piece.

Methane in the food system: a hidden driver of climate change and what we can do about it

Animal agriculture is the largest food-system source of methane — not just cow burps. Here's how our food choices drive methane emissions and what that…

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