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Big Meat and Dairy Are ‘Undermining’ Climate Action, Report Says
- Analysis of 22 companies shows failure to cut emissions
- Industry spends more on ads than on climate solutions
Livestock, which release potent methane, are estimated to account for some 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, in addition to straining land and water resources.
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The world’s biggest meat and dairy companies are failing to address the environmental impact of their livestock and impeding the climate fight, according to a report from the Changing Markets Foundation.
Fifteen of 22 suppliers studied have some kind of net-zero target, but none meet UN standards, found the analysis released Thursday by the nonprofit that pressures companies to cut emissions. The industry spends more on advertising than climate solutions while also lobbying against regulations, the report said Thursday.