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How going vegan protects the environment |
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by Rafa Mohammed Ashique | 29-06-2019 13:48
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Plantbased food production is a more effective use of our resources as it needs less fossil fuel energy and less land and water. Animal agriculture is liable for more greenhouse gases than the combined transport systems of all the world. We can play our role in decreasing the harmful effect of humanity on our surroundings by removing animal products from our diet. A worldwide shift towards a vegan diet is needed, according to the United Nations, to tackle the worst impacts of climate change Pollution: One of the leading causes of pollution in our rivers and lakes is runoff from factory farms and livestock grazing. Factory farms often dodge water pollution limits by spraying liquid manure into the air, creating wind-borne mists. People living nearby are compelled from the sprayed manure to inhale the toxins and pathogens. Studies have shown that lagoons [ animal waste] emit toxic airborne chemicals which can trigger inflammatory, immune, irritation, and human neurochemical issues. Water Use: Growing plants for livestock require a huge quantity of water to eat, clean filthy factory farms. A single cow used for milk can consume up to 50 gallons of water a day — or twice that quantity in warm weather— and only 1 gallon of milk needs 683 gallons of water. The production of 1 pound of beef requires more than 2,400 gallons of water. An individual can save about 219,000 gallons of water a year by going vegan. Land Use: It is extremely inefficient to use soil to grow animal plants. Plant-based (vegan) diet requires nearly 20 times less land than feeding a meat-eater since the plants are eaten straight instead of feeding livestock. Since 1970, more than 90 per cent of all cleared Amazon rainforest soil has been used to graze livestock. The good news is that it’s easier than ever to switch to an Earth-friendly vegan diet. After a month, you'll see an improvement in your health, and you're doing your role to assist the environment. |
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4 Comments
Hello Rafa
As the problems of eating red-meat have been blamed for health diseases, environmental pollution and degraded animal welfare, people starting to go vegan has been increasing. Your report seems to provide reasons why going vegan can help to protect the environments. Keep up the good work.
Wonhee Mentor
Posted 03-07-2019 12:49
Hi Rafa,
This is an interesting report and it is surprising to see that vegan actually protects the environment. I learned new things from your report. I hope you can keep writing interesting and informative report. One suggestion from me is that please pay attention to the font size because I found your report a bit hard to read. Except that I am all good! :)
Louis Mentor
Posted 02-07-2019 20:40
Hey there Rafa!
I hope you are doing well today! I am absolutely shocked at the fact that factories and farms turn to 'misting' the animal manure and directly affect the health of local residents.
I too agree that growing plants that jump animals and goes straight to us humans is beneficial to all who are involved. Cows and other type live stock concume alot of water then they produce milk and meat. And it is our responsibility to switch our diets to benefit the health of the Earth.
Thank you for bringing forward this article. I have learned something insightful and thought-provoking.
Stay blessed,
Rosa
Posted 30-06-2019 01:06
Hello Rafa
I do hope that you are fine and doing great with your works.
Thank you for your report about an interesting topic of discussion How going vegan protects the environment. This is an impressive and fun to read report.
Green Cheers from Nepal :)
Keep writing great reports.
We are eager to read more reports from you.
Regards,
Kushal Naharki
Posted 29-06-2019 14:12