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EU and China at risk from water scarcity via imports of Brazil beef and soy - Insights - Trase
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New research by Trase reveals the colossal amount of water used to produce soy and beef in Brazil, and recommends ways to address the risks of water scarcity for global food security.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.sdf.org/post/41064647

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Researchers have found that 18% of water use for China鈥檚 soy and beef imports from Brazil, and 54% of water use for the EU鈥檚 soy and beef imports from Brazil, came from river basins with either high or critical water scarcity. This means that a significant portion of the trade in these commodities is exposed to physical risks due to reduced water availability.

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The river basins of Paran谩, Tocantins-Araguaia, Amazon and S茫o Francisco [all in Brazil] are key sources of water needed to produce and export soy and beef to China and the EU. However, these basins also supply water for domestic use, industry and energy generation, as well as for ecosystems. As climate change worsens, there is likely to be growing competition over diminishing water resources.

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