Global livestock demand pushes agrifood gas emissions to 23yr high

    Feyishola Jaiyesimi | Editor’s picks | Feb 23, 2026    
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The world’s appetite for meat has hit a new high, but it is coming with steep consequences for the environment. According to new data from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), greenhouse gas emissions from global agrifood systems climbed to 16.5 billion tons in 2023, the highest level in over two decades.

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