Saving Life on Earth: Meat Production and the Extinction Crisis

Meat production is a key driver of global wildlife extinctions and the climate crisis. Meat and dairy production, along with associated activities, take up an astounding 30% of the Earth’s surface and 80% of all agricultural land in the United States. And meat production is a massive source of air and water pollution. This week’s conversation will discuss our work to protect human health and the environment from the ravages of this powerful industry. We’ll talk about COVID-19 and slaughterhouses, Trump’s latest policies, the dangers of meat production for wildlife and workers, personal dietary choices and even the important rise of meatless burgers. The presentation will include senior attorney and factory farm litigator Hannah Connor, population and sustainability director Stephanie Feldstein and environmental health director Lori Ann Burd.

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