I can think of something else that would reduce agricultural land-use, as well as mining, lumber, waste, etc. Lower demand by virtue of a lower population, or e

I can think of something else that would reduce agricultural land-use, as well as mining, lumber, waste, etc. Lower demand by virtue of a lower population, or even just stagnant growth. Gaining efficiencies in one respect is nice. Can't disparage that. But you can't do so across the board if demand for goods and therefore resources will keep climbing. Think of consumer choices as a mere multiplier for their carbon footprint, because we all have one. Even almonds are suspect now because of the obscene level of water they require in California. Gains in efficiency like this slow down land encroachment, but they don't stop it. I'm not going to participate in a race to the bottom of being the most efficient cog possible with minimalist consumption (I mean, I consider myself relatively minimalist) when it's plain that my contribution is not ultimately what matters.