Using animals, for food, uses tons of resources. The land they use to graze, grains they are fed, the fuels used to transport them, the processing and packaging. They also produce methane gas. I read somewhere that meat consumptions produces about 18% of greenhouse gases, globally.
That being said. I really am not an advocate for vegetarianism, and would not expect, nor press upon someone to be. In fact, if you are going out for a steak dinner, invite me so I can enjoy the smells, while eating my lettuce.
It is just a personal choice, because every little bit helps. What doesn't hurt me, will make me stronger!
Jean, you are right. The Ag Econ department teaches about the CAST report which states to feed 10 billion people the global appetite cannot include meat. Are we willing as a planet to eat the grains and beans instead of feeding them to cattle?? I don't know...
ReplyDeleteHey, that makes two of that are meatless on our team though! Yay!
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