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What is the least sustainable protein and why?

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According to a major study published in *Science*, producing 100 grams of protein from beef generates nearly 90 times more greenhouse gas emissions than the same amount from peas. This stark statistic reveals a critical truth: not all proteins are created equal when it comes to their environmental footprint. This is the central question when asking, 'What is the least sustainable protein?'