Study: 100% of big meat and dairy companies have lobbied against environmental and climate policies

All 10 of the largest U.S. meat and dairy companies have lobbied against environmental and climate policies, resisting climate regulations, including rules on greenhouse gases and emissions reporting. This is according to a study by New York University, which examined the political influence of the 10 largest meat and dairy companies in the United States.

The researchers found that Tyson and National Beef engage on the issue of climate change more than any of the other 10 largest U.S. livestock companies. However, each company has contributed to research that minimizes the link between animal agriculture and climate change and has influenced climate-related policies and discourse[1].

The meat and dairy industry in the United States is a powerful political force, both in the legislative and regulatory arena. Instead of…