The special report released this year by IPCC – Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change – underlined the great effect that reducing meat consumption would have on mitigating climate change. Meat consumption has a significant impact on global warming and meat production creates a lot of pollution since fossil fuel is employed in the process. Moreover, other factors have a negative impact, as, for instance, land and water consumption, effluent waste and animal methane. From a global point of view, meat production is responsible for large amounts of greenhouse gases emissions and it is also one of the cause of extinction crisis.
The contribution of each of us is important in the attempt to reduce global warming and, consequently, climate change. All of us can play an important role by changing our habits and our behavior in our everyday life. One of these habits regards our diets. More specifically, meat consumption. Therefore, here are five tips on how to reduce meat consumption:
If being eco-friendly is not enough to motivate you to reduce your meat intake, then you should be aware of the other benefits that this change in your diet may bring you. A diet rich in vegetables is advantageous for your health. Many studies have proven that meat increases the risk of cancer and rises cholesterol levels. Moreover, eating less meat may help you in losing weight.