The livestock sector is a major player, responsible for 18 percent of greenhouse gas emissions measured in CO2 equivalent. This is a higher share than transport.
Sustainability of meat-based and plant-based diets and the environment
Diet and the environment: does what you eat matter?
Food, livestock production, energy, climate change, and health
Biodiversity conservation: The key is reducing meat consumption
Livestock-environment interactions: Methane emissions from ruminants
The importance of reduced meat and dairy consumption for meeting stringent climate change targets