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He says: refraining from consuming animal products, argues Foer, is one of the most significant actions individuals can take to help prevent global warming, alo

He says: refraining from consuming animal products, argues Foer, is one of the most significant actions individuals can take to help prevent global warming, along with driving less, flying less, and having fewer children. But, Agricultural production makes up 9% of our greenhouse gas emissions.[1] The largest categories are: - Transportation: 29% - Electricity: 28% - Industry: 22% - Commercial and Residential: 12% - Ag: 9% As for individual action on climate change am I the only one feeling like things are so focused on beef production when, looking at the grand scheme of things you should start biking everywhere you go, quit taking flights across the country, put some solar panels on your roof and stop buying stuff you throw away? Wouldn't each of those actions have, potentially, a far bigger impact on climate change than just beef reduction? [1]https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/sources-greenhouse-gas-emissions https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/sources-greenhouse-gas-emis...

jhuizy 7y ago
is _one of_ the most significant actions [...] I think that it's also the most practical (though that may just be for in terms of my current situation): Driving and air travel are the most convenient ways to get around, solar panels require a significant investment (and unless you own your own home or have come to an agreement with your landlord, impossible), and most disposable things (eg. cheap electronics or plastics) are required for those on lower incomes. But going vegetarian usually results in cheaper meals, and the are normally just as simple to make as non-vegetarian options.
tmm84 7y ago
Not to poke holes here but that link shows agricultural emissions with animal manure [aka feces] (14% of the 9%) and livestock ruminants [aka farts and other digestive processes] (~33% of the 9%). So, about 47% of that 9% is directly related to livestock with the remainder actually being from farming related to food.

jhuizy 7y ago

is _one of_ the most significant actions [...] I think that it's also the most practical (though that may just be for in terms of my current situation): Driving and air travel are the most convenient ways to get around, solar panels require a significant investment (and unless you own your own home or have come to an agreement with your landlord, impossible), and most disposable things (eg. cheap electronics or plastics) are required for those on lower incomes. But going vegetarian usually results in cheaper meals, and the are normally just as simple to make as non-vegetarian options.

tmm84 7y ago

Not to poke holes here but that link shows agricultural emissions with animal manure [aka feces] (14% of the 9%) and livestock ruminants [aka farts and other digestive processes] (~33% of the 9%). So, about 47% of that 9% is directly related to livestock with the remainder actually being from farming related to food.