Benefits of Cultivated Meat

ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT

Source: Environmental Science & Technology Journal

AMOUNT OF GREENHOUSE GASES IN FRESH FOODS (IN KG CO2-EQ/KG)

Ruminant livestock is the most emissions intensive food we consume due to the methane gas produced by the animals.

25.61kg

Beef

3.65kg

Fish

5.77kg

Cereals

Note: Figures include greenhouse gas content in foods from production on farms through to regional distribution centres

*Bone-free meat

LAND USE AND SOURCE OF PROTEIN/CALORIES (UK)

  • Cropland grown for animal feed16
  • Grassland for animal agriculture63
  • Cropland grown for animal feed22
  • Animal protein52
  • Other protein48
  • Calories from other sources68
  • Calories from animal products32

WATER SUPPLY

Nearly half of all water used in the United States goes to raising animals for food

50%

of all fresh water is used for animal agriculture

6bn

Water shortages could affect approximately 6bn people by 2050

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