Is Plant Based Food Good For The Environment?

I recently read an article about whether plant-based is as good for the environment as the vegans argue it is.

The article showed, for example, the monoculture of almonds, the food miles of avocados, and the habitat destruction of palm oil.

Let’s make one thing very clear. The destruction of the environment from animal agriculture is many times worse than the plant-based movement.

Yes, we will get the monocultural growing of plants. Over the past two decades, soy production has experienced a significant increase, more than doubling its output. This growth has come at a cost, as the unsustainable conversion of forests, savannahs, and grasslands into agricultural land poses a serious threat to wildlife and ecosystems while also jeopardizing the traditional livelihoods of local communities.

However, it’s worth noting that approximately 80% of the global soybean crop is dedicated to livestock feed, particularly for the production of beef, poultry, eggs, and dairy products such as milk, cheese, butter, and yoghurt. Additionally, soybean oil plays a vital role in cooking and can be found in a wide range of consumer products, including margarine, chocolate, ice cream, baked goods, cosmetics, and soaps.