Another downside of soybeans is that its production causes deforestation and other environmental changes in areas like Amazon. See e.g. https://www.worldwildlif

Another downside of soybeans is that its production causes deforestation and other environmental changes in areas like Amazon. See e.g. https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/the-story-of-soy https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/the-story-of-soy That said, soybeans are mostly used to feed livestock, so if you just eat meat instead of soy, that's likely not any better for environment.