Did you hear the moos? Scientists successfully potty-trained cows, which can help alleviate some environmental issues that occur from cow urine. While this is helpful, it is important to note that cattle are still the number one agricultural source of greenhouse gases, each releasing around 220 pounds of methane each year!
In Week 2 we talked about going Meatless on Mondays, but if going meatless sounds daunting another way to approach this is to eat low on the food chain- think fruits, veggies, grains, and beans. Eating lower on the food chain requires less resources to grow the food and even less land to produce the food. This is land that could be used to grow more efficient food or could be turned into forestland, which absorbs and stores carbon dioxide.
In general, avoiding meat is not only better for the planet’s health, but better for your personal health because fat in meat contains carcinogenic dioxins. Consuming less meat decreases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure, to name a few of the many health benefits.
Still not sure where to start? Here are some fun and easy tips about ways you can eat lower on the food chain.
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