August 2014 PMID 25049416

Land, irrigation water, greenhouse gas, and reactive nitrogen burdens of meat, eggs, and dairy production in the United States.

Gidon Eshel, Alon Shepon, Tamar Makov, Ron Milo

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Overall, the discussions reveal a keen interest in the environmental burdens of livestock, with several posts citing specific facts from the article, such as the land requirements for beef versus plant-based foods, and debating the broader implications. The tone ranges from supportive acknowledgment to critical analysis, indicating active engagement and recognition of the potential impact on environmental practices.

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Most discussions acknowledge the environmental impacts of meat and dairy production, with some referencing the data and conclusions of the publication.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high curiosity, debating nuances such as land use and comparisons between different meat types, indicating keen engagement.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts involve citing specific statistics, questioning implications, and sharing related studies, reflecting moderate but meaningful interaction.

ImpactModerate impact

Discussions highlight environmental concerns, emphasizing the importance of reducing meat consumption for sustainability, suggesting moderate perceived influence.

Abstract in brief

This study assesses the environmental impacts of different livestock categories in the US, focusing on land, water, reactive nitrogen, and greenhouse gas emissions, primarily linked to feed production.
It finds that beef production uses significantly more resources—about 5 to 28 times more—compared to other animal-based foods like dairy, poultry, pork, and eggs, making it the most resource-intensive.
The findings suggest that switching to plant-based foods or reducing beef consumption could greatly reduce environmental impacts, though further research is needed to refine these estimates.

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Avi Flamholz

@flamholz · X

@mbolotnikova https://t.co/hAfIIzHjEo

Sep 25, 2025 · 863 followers View post →

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@neb_u1a · X

@MatthewParrott @AmanitaFugax but…it is equivalent. corpse diets need 18x more land than vegan diets. https://t.co/X919Hn4eMj

Jul 17, 2025 · 1 like · 106 followers View post →

Grandariel

@Grandariels · X

@MikeVonn2 @dennymishler @cuntpunt354k @herbivore_club Well, you can read the referenced article for how they got this data. https://t.co/Y5lvNQacsx

Nov 9, 2024 · 13 followers View post →

Schumi

@JeyEmEs3 · X

@LeafRief @anneristamende Schöne Ausrede, bei dieser Thematik besteht ein Konsens und alle Wissenschaftler sind sich bezüglich des Flächenverbrauchs bei tierischer/vegetarischer/veganer Ernährungsweise einig. https://t.co/0CuGMMqIjI https://t.co/GDm9TTrzRs

Dec 31, 2023 · 61 followers View post →

Henrik Hindby Koszyczarek

@HenrikHindby · X

@TomsWorld01 @MaureenStroud @TheDisproof @FatEmperor While grazing cows (that DON'T graze on deforested lands!) can support biodiversity and soil health, it's still an inefficient way to produce calories & protein. And if everyone wants grass-fed beef, we'll run out of land. - https://t.co/fS6oF29jJS - https://t.co/PVFhDaAupq https://t.co/HNiLPHmb0D

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GrannieTalk

@grannie_talk · X

RT @HandsOffMyMeat: American eggs have a better carbon footprint than rice. https://t.co/zrk7PIq8Fx… #climatechange #eatlessforearth #glob…

Jul 8, 2023 · 1 share · 19 followers View post →

Climate Change Dummies

@climate_fact · X

RT @HandsOffMyMeat: Poultry, eggs, & dairy are efficient, with a similar protein/feed input as staple plant crops wheat, rice, & potatoes h…

Jul 8, 2023 · 1 share · 3,136 followers View post →

Hands Off My Meat

@HandsOffMyMeat · X

Jul 8, 2023 · 3 likes · 1 share · 25 followers View post →

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CatSpaceTravel

@CatSpaceTravel · X

@NordicLight10 @EvaToller @rockspindeln @pgl031974 Självklart så är ju närodlat bäst, men det går att odla växter också. Nötköttsproduktion kräver 160 gånger mer mark än potatis, vete och ris och det släpper ut 11 gånger mer växthusgaser. https://t.co/fUcU3OrORR Sen så innehåller kött mycket proteiner, det är sant. Men (1/2)

Jun 23, 2023 · 41 followers View post →

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Mithridatist

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@levelsio @JerrelZwartbol Some sources: - https://t.co/jIcVtdofVu - https://t.co/4YfjGoJgOW - https://t.co/9Gcy02yKKS - https://t.co/9p6sMJu9uk

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DrArunRT

@DireARTOfGod · X

@salma_poet அறிவின் அடிப்படைக்கு போகலாம். உலகத்துலையே எது தெரியுமா காற்று மற்றும் நில மாசின் முக்கிய காரணம் ? இறைச்சி அதிலும் மாட்டிறைச்சி தான். எங்க, இப்ப சொல்லுங்க புலால் உண்பது தவறு. https://t.co/ErKdtw8si6 https://t.co/Is9GrTLa1p https://t.co/OVHtV2pWsk https://t.co/BcbKPzr8BM https://t.co/dXFPOfiUuK

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@DireARTOfGod · X

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@khan978 · X

@czynarow https://t.co/wlLHmFFol2 про использование ресурсов и парниковые газы связанные с производством разной еды (спойлер:говядина в разы больше парниковых газов производит, чем птичье мясо/молочка)

Jul 21, 2022 · 19 followers View post →

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"Land, irrigation water, greenhouse gas, and reactive nitrogen burdens of meat, eggs, and dairy production in the United States" https://t.co/o8rrd40JKa

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Dr @Swamy39 Land, irrigation water, greenhouse gas, and reactive nitrogen burdens of meat, eggs, and dairy production in the United States

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Land, irrigation water, greenhouse gas, and reactive nitrogen burdens of meat, eggs, and dairy production in the United States.

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