Environment

In late 2008, the Dutch Vegetarian Association studied the environmental consequences of substituting vegetable proteins for animal proteins in the Dutch diet. By looking at both the product and menu levels of consumer diets, the environmental burdens of both types of products were analyzed and researchers concluded that ecological impacts of both animal and vegetable protein sources can vary significantly.

According to a study conducted by Cranfield University on behalf of the World Wildlife Federation, "a switch from beef and milk to highly refined livestock product analogues such as tofu could actually increase the quantity of arable land needed to supply the UK."

Research conducted by the University of Arkansas found that manure management is a significant factor in carbon emissions, while transportation plays a more minor role; more than 25% of the carbon footprint of pork products occurs at the retail store and home level, according to these findings.

A searchable database sponsored by the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future, which provides access to information about both public health and animal agriculture, as well as research describing how these two subjects are related.

This study addressed the affect of viewing nature documentaries on the environmental sensitivity of students. Specifically, students were observed to determine if exposure to a documentary on insects would increase their level of environmental sensitivity toward these animals, compared with students who had not seen the documentary.

This journal article examines the risks and opportunities associated with social movement coalitions that come together to impede the rise of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) in the United States.

This study of the impact of reducing consumption of animal products found that to reduce carbon emissions and improve public health, farmed animal production should be reduced by at least 30%.

This analysis of population growth patterns and the environmental impact of food production discusses various conclusions and policy recommendations related to diet, organic agriculture, "humane-" and environmentally-friendly farming, and bioenergy through the year 2050.

An update of the Red List of Threatened Species shows that 17,291 species out of a total of 47,677 assessed species are currently in danger of extinction, which some believe indicates a worldwide wildlife crisis.

A 2009 Harris Interactive survey shows that U.S. consumers claim to be influenced by environmental factors, but in actuality only a minority of consumers is willing to pay substantially more for "green" products.