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A single kilogram of conventionally farmed beef requires approximately 15,400 litres of water and generates approximately 99 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent.
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Who
Mesfin Mekonnen, Arjen Hoekstra, Joseph Poore, Thomas Nemecek
What
A single kilogram of conventionally farmed beef requires approximately 15,400 litres of water and generates approximately 99 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:30:05 GMT · 3h 44m ago
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Global, United States ·
Why
Scientific studies have quantified the environmental costs of beef production, including water use for feed cultivation and greenhouse gas emissions from enteric fermentation and land-use change.
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The substantial water and carbon footprints of beef production, particularly in the United States, highlight the significant environmental impact of current consumption levels and the potential for substantial reductions through dietary changes.
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- Health & Science3h 44m agoA single kilogram of conventionally farmed beef requires approximately 15,400 litres of water to produce and generates approximately 99 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent.Open article
- Health & Science3h 44m agoA single kilogram of conventionally farmed beef requires approximately 15,400 litres of water to produce and generates approximately 99 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent.Open article