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I am not a vegetarian, but I am attempting to limit my intake of meat. Meatless Mondays is supported by John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
ReplyDeleteA few facts about meat made me realize the affects my eating habits were having on the environment.
The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization estimates the meat industry generates nearly one-fifth of the man-made greenhouse gas emissions that are accelerating climate change worldwide . . . far more than transportation.
The water needs of livestock are tremendous, far above those of vegetables or grains. An estimated 1,800 to 2,500 gallons of water go into a single pound of beef. Soy tofu produced in California requires 220 gallons of water per pound.