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A person stands in between aisles in a grocery store. One aisle is empty, whereas the other is overflowing with food.
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Will reducing livestock really cause food shortages? Here's what the science says

Claims that downplay the environmental impact of animal agriculture are abundant on social media platforms.
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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.
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Environment

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.
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Stacks of wooden crates filled with apples and other fruits stored inside a cold storage facility. The image highlights the role of refrigeration and long-distance transport in modern food supply chains, reinforcing the article’s discussion on the overlooked environmental impact of food transportation and storage in sustainability debates.
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Environment

What's the impact of food transport on sustainability?

Food miles get attention — but where your food comes from matters far less than what it is. Here's why diet choice is a far bigger climate lever than…
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A herd of light-colored cows graze on lush, green pasture. The cows are the central focus of the image, positioned in various poses as they eat grass. This image relates to an article discussing the sustainability of meat consumption, specifically Paul Saladino's response to David Attenborough's views on the topic.
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Environment

Examining Paul Saladino's response to Sir David Attenborough's claims on meat sustainability

Paul Saladino reacts to Sir David Attenborough's recommendation to adopt largely plant-based diets for sustainability reasons. This fact-check examines...
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