The meat and dairy industry accounts for 57% of total global food production emissions and at least 16.5% of all global greenhouse gas emissions. But the vast majority of environmental claims from the animal agricultural industry are misleading "greenwashing" that relies on vague promises or projections, according to a study published in PLOS Climate by Maya Bach and Jennifer Jacquet from the University of Miami, United States, and colleagues.

The meat and dairy industry accounts for 57% of total global food production emissions and at least 16.5% of all global greenhouse gas emissions. But the vast majority of environmental claims from the animal agricultural industry are misleading “greenwashing” that relies on vague promises or projections, according to a study published in PLOS Climate by Maya Bach and Jennifer Jacquet from the University of Miami, United States, and colleagues.

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