Livestock is responsible for 18 per cent of the greenhouse gases that cause global warming, more than cars, planes and all other forms of transport put together. independent.co.uk/environment/climate-change/cow-emissions-more-damaging-to-planet-than-co2-from-cars-427843.html The overall environmental impact of livestock is greater than that of burning coal, natural gas, and crude oil combined. So why is it that 350.org says, “we don’t really take official stances on issues like veganism”? Well why the heck not?! Why would an environmental organization committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions not officially oppose the largest cause of greenhouse gas emissions–the production of meat and meat-based products? Ignoring veganism in the fight against climate change is sort of like ignoring fast food in the fight against obesity. freakonomics/2011/11/16/agnostic-carnivores-and-global-warming-why-enviros-go-after-coal-and-not-cows/ ----- Organizations should advocate vegetarianism as a major part of their global warming campaigns. At a minimum, environmental advocates should mention vegetarianism in any information about actions individuals can take to address global warming. ----- Government policy should encourage vegetarian diets. Possible mechanisms include an environmental tax on meat similar to one already recommended on gasoline, a shift in farm subsidies to encourage plant agriculture over animal agriculture, or an increased emphasis on vegetarian foods in government-run programs like the school lunch program or food stamps. earthsave.org/globalwarming.htm
Posted on: Sat, 21 Sep 2013 18:58:38 +0000
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