We’re increasing sediments in the world’s rivers, yet only a tiny fraction of it ever reaches its coastal destination. Now for the first time, research led by James Syvitski at the University of Colorado offers a damming picture of sediment transport in the world’s large rivers.
What would happen if plant-based alternatives replaced half of meat and milk consumption?
Short answer: a lot. A new study found that meat substitution would cut global agricultural GHG emission by 31%, water use by 10%, and spare a quarter of the land needed to reach 2030 biodiversity targets.