For many people, cows are synonymous with milk and dairy. Cow’s milk is produced at an immense scale, but industrial dairy production damages the environment.
There are about 270 million dairy cows worldwide. Dairy cows emit methane, a potent greenhouse gas (GHG). Methane represents about 44% of all livestock emissions. The 13 largest dairy companies emit as many GHGs as the entire U.K.
Farming animals leads to ecosystem destruction and biodiversity loss. Feeding and grazing livestock requires the clearing of land and dairy production requires a lot of water. It takes about 300 gallons of water to make one Starbucks Frappuccino.
Dairy farming also causes significant water pollution. Cow manure and fertilizer used to farm animal feed often leaks into waterways. This chemical waste pollutes water and causes harmful algal blooms which kill marine wildlife and threaten our freshwater supply.
As the environmental impacts of dairy farming become more clear, customers are choosing plant-based milks like oat, almond, and soy. Plant-based milks emit far fewer GHGs and are more sustainable than dairy. This minor diet change can greatly reduce our environmental impact.
To learn more about dairy’s impact on our planet, visit the links below:
Why Are Cattle and Dairy Farming Bad for the Environment?: [ Ссылка ]
How Does Dairy Farming Cause Water Pollution?: [ Ссылка ]
The Devastating Impact of the Dairy Industry on the Environment: [ Ссылка ]
Emissions from 13 dairy firms match those of entire UK, says report: [ Ссылка ]
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