Hi,
Man's impact on the planet can be divided into two categories:
1) Energy in the form of fossil fuels and
2) Agriculture, especially the raising of livestock for meat and dairy products.
* Both GHG emissions and land use depends strongly on Diet. Animal Product, both Meat & dairy, in general require more resources and cause higher emissions than plant-based alternatives.
* More than fossil fuels, agricultural activities directly influence ecosystems by occupying large land areas and using huge quantities of water.
* Animal products are important because more than Half of the world's crops are used to feed animals, not people.
The report recommends that :
*Decoupling growth from environmental degradation is the number one challenge facing governments.
"A Substantial reduction of impacts would only be possible with a substantial worldwide diet change, away from animal products."
Cheers
Thursday, December 29, 2011
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