Why Higher Beef Prices Aren’t Actually Good News for the Environment

Why Higher Beef Prices Aren’t Actually Good News for the Environment

Grillers and carnivores beware: Beef prices in America are at an all-time high. Given how much climate pollution cattle farms produce, you might think this is a positive environmental development, with higher prices resulting in people eating less beef. Unfortunately, that’s not the case — and in fact, pricier beef might actually increase greenhouse gas emissions from beef production, which are already quite substantial.The price of beef has inc…