If Americans swapped 50% of the beef they eat for vegan proteins, it could save a lot of land

Aug 17, 2018

A burger named President's burger is seen in the kitchen of Rondo restaurant in Melania Trump's hometown of Sevnica, Slovenia January 20, 2017. REUTERS/Srdjan Zivulovic

The meat-to-vegan protein swap also saves water. Image: REUTERS/Srdjan Zivulovic

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If Americans swapped 50% of the beef they eat for vegan proteins, it could save a lot of land

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