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Beef and other red meats are not sustainable. This video explains some of the problems with consuming too much red meat and provides environmentally friendly alternatives.

Data used:

Beef - 5.74 pounds of CO2 per pound
*Cheese - 5.74 pounds of CO2 per pound: 1 pound of cheese typically requires between 7 and 10 pounds of milk to produce. Depending on the type of cheese, and where the milk comes from, cheese can have an even larger carbon footprint than beef.
Butter - 3.26 pounds of CO2 per pound
Chicken - 2.69 pounds of CO2 per pound
Fish - 1.85 pounds of CO2 per pound
Fruits - 1.75 pounds of CO2 per pound
Vegetables - 1.60 pounds of CO2 per pound
Breads - 0.53 pounds of CO2 per pound
Pastas - 0.32 pounds of CO2 per pound

Sources:

Cooler, Smarter: Practical Steps for Low-Carbon Living
Union of Concerned Scientists