World Cup fans, consider this: In 2025, the world lost 10.6 million acres of tropical primary rainforests, equivalent to 11 soccer fields per minute. The main culprit? Demand for meat.
Sources: “Deforestation and Forest Degradation.” World Wildlife Federation.
“Tropical Rainforest Loss Slowed in 2025, but Fire is a Growing Threat to Forests Worldwide.” World Resources Institute.
Learn how to reduce your environmental footprint through plant-based eating by visiting the Plant-Based Eating page on Green Newton’s website or connecting with a volunteer Plant-Based Eating Coach.