Having some sort of diet modification is becoming more and more popular and though it seems this is due to it being a trend, being vegetarian or vegan is immensely beneficial to our planet. We often forget we only have one planet, and almost all, if not all, environmental issues are caused by humans. So why not take your part in making a difference?
1. Oil
Lots of animal farming is dependent on oil. Recent studies have shown that one-third of fossil fuel consumption goes to animal agriculture. We all know that fossil fuel isn't a renewable resource nor is it good to extract from our grounds.
2. Air and Climate Change.
Cows and pigs produce gases that contribute to climate change such as carbon dioxide and methane and the constant demand for these meats is only pumping more of those things into our atmosphere.
3. Oceans.
A lot of animal waste is swept into rivers and oceans which kills oxygen producing bacteria like algae and makes it harder for aquatic life to live.
4. Land.
Raising animals for food uses about 30% of our earth's mass. And 80% of Amazon deforestation has been due to creating cow pastures.
5. Water.
The amount of water that goes into the production of meat is substantially more than that of a vegetarian diet.
These are just a few ways your diet can impact our planet. It goes a lot further than diet to make an even bigger impact.
What are you doing to contribute to the movement?
