Source: Emily Moon, PACIFIC STANDARD MAGAZINE, 3/28/19


As more Americans seek to decrease their carbon footprint, red meat has become a popular target. Since January, New York City public schools have decided to go meatless on Mondays, a group of public-health and nutrition researchers has called for a red meat tax, and President Donald Trump has even accused Green New Dealsupporters of trying to "permanently eliminate" cows. Total cow elimination aside, there's evidence backing these efforts: Research shows that production of red meat takes up more land and fossil fuels than other foods.

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