ProVeg International has updated its Food System Data website with new sections on water, methane, food security, and soy. The data shows that animal-based foods generally require more water than plant-based foods and meat alternatives, with moving towards plant-based diets reducing an individual’s water footprint significantly. The section on methane highlights that farm animals are responsible for 32% of global human-made methane emissions, making reducing emissions from animal agriculture an effective way to mitigate global warming.

Additionally, the database provides information on food security, emphasizing the importance of resilient food systems that can withstand climate change and market disruptions. Shifting towards plant-rich diets and diverse crop production could enhance sustainability and global food availability. Lastly, the section on soy explains how the crop has a relatively small environmental impact when consumed by humans, but significant environmental degradation occurs when soy is fed to farmed animals due to the inefficiency of raising animals for food. This data aims to provide credible figures to support the transition towards more sustainable and plant-rich diets.