Agriculture, Food and Beverage

What can we do to reduce global agricultural emissions?

A tractor sows seeds in a field in Lavigny, Switzerland May 1, 2019. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse - RC19F10E5B90

Over 70 billion animals are raised annually for human consumption. Image: REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Aleksandra Arcipowska
Manager, Online Data Tool & Visualizations, Climate Program
Emily Mangan
Research Assistant, World Resources Institute Climate Program
Richard Waite
Associate, WRI’s Food Program.
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Beef comprise a significant portion of agricultural emissions.
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