Global boom in livestock farming since 2006 is piling pressure on nature, report finds
A new report reveals that global livestock farming has surged by 50% since 2006, placing immense pressure on water resources and land fertility. The study warns that the environmental impact of this growth, including increased greenhouse gas emissions, threatens global biodiversity.
Why it matters
The expansion of industrial livestock farming is a major driver of climate change and habitat loss, highlighting the tension between food production and environmental sustainability.
Chickens in an intensive farming environment. About 90% of water withdrawn from natural systems for irrigation is now used to grow animal feed. Chickens in an intensive farming environment. About 90% of water withdrawn from natural systems for irrigation is now used to grow animal feed. Farming Global boom in livestock farming since 2006 is piling pressure on nature, report finds Wildlife at risk as demand for cropland and water grows to feed 50% rise in farmed animals, campaign alliance says
The focus on the negative environmental impacts of industrial farming aligns with typical environmental advocacy reporting.
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