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Re:Squid, octopus, and cuttlefish populations have been risi... by delecti on Thursday May 26, 2016 @04:01PM (#11781024)
The majority of beef raised in the US is raised on corn and soybeans.
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Re:Squid, octopus, and cuttlefish populations have been risi... by shanev on Thursday May 26, 2016 @05:37PM (#11781865)
Right. This needs to change.
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Re:Squid, octopus, and cuttlefish populations have been risi... by delecti on Thursday May 26, 2016 @11:26PM (#11783701)
I actually agree entirely, but factory farm meat will continue to be cheaper so long as corn subsidies are so high, and those aren't going anywhere any time soon. Which means that for the time being, meat consumption is the less environmentally friendly option.
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