TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE
WITH THE POWER OF YOUR FORK
Global warming is a pressing issue that impacts every living being on the planet. While there are multiple factors that contribute to it, there’s one that is the biggest contributor. And while you might be surprised and even disappointed to learn about it, there’s always a solution, if not many.
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash
The Amazon Rainforest
(also known as the lungs of our planet)
- Produce 20% of the word’s oxygen
- Produce 20% of the world’s freshwater
- Are home to 50% of plant and animal species
Unfortunately, today 1.5 acres of the rainforest are being cleared EVERY SECOND. That’s the equivalent of 1 football field.
Threatening our
Biodiversity
Water Resources
and worsening global warming.
Animal agriculture is responsible for 91% of Amazon Deforestation. We are currently losing 110 species of animals and insects EVERYDAY.
Another way to measure our climate health is through Global CO2 emissions. Increased amounts of CO2 emissions in the earth’s atmosphere causes the heat to get trapped and causes an increase in the temperature.
HOW DOES THIS AFFECT US?
While we need systemic changes in place at government levels to combat climate change. There are actions we can take at an individual level utilizing the power of our forks!
Thus, we realize the direct correlation between our diets and our carbon footprints.
While inculcating habits like biking to work, ditching plastic straws is all great, the most powerful step you can take towards sustainable living is adopting a plant-based diet.
Going fully plant-based reduces your carbon footprint by half
Going plant-based is not only good for the planet, but is also good for our health. The food tech industry is booming due to an increased demand for plant-based alternatives for meat and dairy giving a rise to companies like Impossible meats, Beyond Meat, Oatly, etc.
Documentaries to explore:
If you would like to learn more, check out the following documentaries-
1. The Gamechangers
2. What The Health
3. Cowspiracy
4. Seaspiracy
5. David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet
Resources:
Change can feel intimidating but there are plenty of resources that help you adopt a plant-based lifestyle-
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