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Huge amounts of extra land needed for RFK Jr’s meat-heavy diet guidelines

January 20, 2026

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s proposed meat-heavy diet guidelines would necessitate a substantial increase in agricultural land, potentially requiring 100 million more acres if meat and dairy consumption rises by just 25%. This shift could lead to significant environmental repercussions, including habitat destruction and increased greenhouse gas emissions.

Huge amounts of extra land needed for RFK Jr’s meat-heavy diet guidelines

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Kennedy's diet plan emphasizes increased meat and dairy consumption.
A 25% rise in consumption could need 100 million additional acres of farmland.
Implementation could result in habitat destruction and heightened emissions.
The guidelines align with a recent push from the Trump administration for more meat-heavy diets.

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Huge amounts of extra land needed for RFK Jr’s meat-heavy diet guidelines

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