Introduction

While the beef industry’s impact on climate change is a global phenomenon, Brazil's industry is unique and has specific environmental concerns. Samantha Vega and Skip Montreux discuss the Brazilian beef industry and its impact on the environment.

They start by highlighting the size and importance of the industry in Brazil, and also discuss the major concern of the industry's role in deforestation of the Amazon rainforest.

1. How big is this industry?
2. How is it contributing to the deforestation of the Amazon?
3. What steps is the industry taking to reduce its impact on climate change?

Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more.