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Reducing deforestation driven by beef production

Beef production is a significant driver of deforestation worldwide, accounting for approximately 40% of agriculture-linked deforestation. Brazil leads in this issue, with 121 million hectares of forest cleared between 2001 and 2022. The primary driver of food-related forest loss is cattle. Addressing this issue is crucial to mitigating environmental degradation and promoting sustainable land use.

Science, Earth & Space Sciences, Environmental Science