TOUGH QUESTIONS ABOUT BEEF SUSTAINABILITY
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FEATURED QUESTION

How does the carbon footprint of U.S. beef compare to global beef?

Does beef really use that much water?

Would removing beef from the diet actually reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

How does carbon sequestration affect the sustainability of beef?

Do growth promotants reduce environmental impact?

Does grass-finished beef leave a lower carbon footprint than grain-finished beef?

If we fed corn to humans instead of cattle, would land use be more sustainable?

Is local beef more sustainable?

Do feedlots have the largest greenhouse gas impact in the beef value chain?

Ecosystem Services — What are they and how do they relate to beef production?

What are enteric methane emissions?

How have enteric methane emissions from beef cattle changed over time?

How does beef fit into a sustainable food system?

How does productivity affect sustainability?

How does productivity affect sustainability globally?

How does upcycling relate to beef production?

Are U.S. cattle causing an increase in global warming?