Problem konsumpcji i produkcji mięsa w kontekście zrównoważonego rozwoju

Meat consumption and production in the context of sustainable development. This chapter attempts to provide a comprehensive overview of the impact of industrial meat production on key aspects related to sustainability. Issues such as the abilityto feed the expanding population with continued growth in meat consumption, considering the industry’s impact on the environment, with massive greenhouse gas emissions, extensive water use, and widespread deforestation or public health, including health risks related to diets high in meat consumption and the rise of antibiotic resistance caused by excessive antibiotic use in livestock farming, were reviewed. Based on the literature analysis it was concluded that changes in dietary customs leading to the adoption of more sustainable food sources are necessary to secure the future for next generations.