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UN estimates global meat industry belches out 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions
Devon and Angus cows graze in a field at the Mulloon Creek Natural Farm in Bungendore, Australia. Photographer: Brendon Thorne/Bloomberg
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It has become something of a family ritual: school successes, new jobs and other milestones are toasted in a splendid local tavern above plates of steak and chips. These outings feel especially indulgent given that we are trying to consume less red meat for both health and environmental reasons.