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Reducing methane emissions is a quick win (and "only" requires us to shift diets away from beef) which buys us more time to deal with fossil CO2 which I agree i
by Robin_Message 5y ago
Reducing methane emissions is a quick win (and "only" requires us to shift diets away from beef) which buys us more time to deal with fossil CO2 which I agree is the main problem.
Also, a lot of forest destruction is associated with beef production (often via soya) so again it's something we could get a short-term gain from and longer-term we need to reduce CO2 and forests are the only proven technology for doing that.
- lallysingh 5y agoI think EVs are an easier sell than getting rid of beef in diets. The cars are faster, quieter, and need less maintenance. Charging is the only problem left.
- etempleton 5y agoIn both cases the goal should be to reduce the amount. Less ICE engines and less consumption of beef. Impossible and Beyond plant based meat is very close to ground beef and largely satisfies. Electric cars will work for 90% of people in the near future. There will always be exceptions. Sometimes you need an ICE vehicle for a specific application and sometimes people will want a good steak or burger. That is okay. Reducing both by 50% would be a huge step in the right direction and would require little sacrifice.