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Global boom in livestock farming since 2006 is piling pressure on nature, report finds

Source: Climate crisis | The Guardian

Wildlife at risk as demand for cropland and water grows to feed 50% rise in farmed animals, campaign alliance saysThe number of mammals and poultry farmed worldwide has increased by half in the last two decades, research shows, and the amount of cropland used for feeding livestock has increased by about a quarter.These increases are putting rising pressure on natural systems, threatening wildlife and plant species and adding to the climate crisis. Continue reading...

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