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.