Global livestock farming surge since 2006 threatens biodiversity and climate, report warns
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Fiona Harvey
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A report finds that the number of mammals and poultry farmed globally has increased by 50% in the last two decades, while cropland used for feeding livestock has grown by about 25%. This expansion is intensifying pressure on natural systems, threatening biodiversity and worsening the climate crisis. Agricultural land degradation is accelerating, with an area the size of Canada now affected, and about 90% of irrigation water is used for livestock feed production.
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bskyGlobal livestock farming surge since 2006 threatens biodiversity and climate, report warnstheguardian.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe number of mammals and poultry farmed worldwide has increased by half in the last two decades
These increases are putting rising pressure on natural systems, threatening wildlife and plant species and adding to the climate crisis
about 90% of water withdrawn from natural systems for irrigation is used to
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