Transitioning from cattle to trees combats climate change sustainably

Paying ranchers to raise trees instead of cattle can combat global warming and biodiversity loss. The world's 1.7 billion cows dominate Earth's animal population, using over a third of the land. Phasing out animal agriculture over 15 years could lead to "negative emissions," offsetting two-thirds of projected CO2 emissions. Shifting from cattle to plant-based protein sources is economically viable and crucial for environmental sustainability. Transitioning to forest and grassland management could cost just 1% of global GDP annually.