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Regenerative beef: Legit or climate scam? | George Monbiot

The Proof with Simon Hill

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Efficiency of agricultural land use for food production

Arable crops cover 12% of the planet's surface, with only 6-7% used for human consumption. 5-6% of the planet's surface is dedicated to growing crops for animal consumption. The remaining 26% is grazing land for cattle and sheep, providing a very small fraction of our food. Animals raised solely on grazing land contribute 1% of the world's protein across 26% of the land area.

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