Brazil’s Beef Boom: Feeding the World, Warming the Planet?

Brazil — the world’s largest beef exporter — is facing renewed scrutiny as methane emissions rise sharply, underscoring the country’s complex role in both feeding the world and fueling the climate crisis. Between 2020 and 2023, Brazil’s methane emissions surged by 6%, reaching 21.1 million tons — the second-highest level on record. According to a […]