THATmanMANNY
Well-Known Member
The planet is on f****** fire!
Consumers Have the Power
Although meat and dairy provide only 18% of calories and 37% of protein in our modern diet, they take up 83% of farmland and are responsible for 60% of agriculture’s GHG emissions.
These figures come from research showing that zero meat and dairy consumption would free over 75% of farmland. Even with that, we’d still be able to feed the global population.
To avoid the dangerous effects of climate change, we can’t rely on the mere good faith of the growth-oriented food industry.
By opting to cut, or at least eat less fast food, the consumer can influence the industry and force it into adopting more climate-friendly practices.