Scientists are urging to reduce meat consumption at least by half
in order to prevent more environmental devastation. Contemporary
animal agriculture has proven to be disastrous for the planet by
contributing to extensive pollution, degradation of soil,
deforestation, unsustainable use of water, land and fossil fuels;
and of course emission of greenhouse gases. The United Nations
Environmental Program stated: “Unless action is taken, increases in
pollution and per capita consumption of energy and animal products
will exacerbate nutrient losses, pollution levels and land
degradation, further threatening the quality of our water, air and
soils, affecting climate and biodiversity.”
Please visit Halve meat consumption, scientists urge rich world:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2013/feb/18/halve-meat-consumption-scientists
It’s imperative that people, especially those eating the
typical Western diet laden with animal products reduce their meat
intake significantly, or even better, give it up altogether.
Environmental devastation, unimaginable suffering for God’s animals
and the already too high rates of chronic diseases should be strong
motivators to show compassion to farmed animals and stop eating
them. After all, what is sustainable for our bodies is sustainable
for the planet.
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