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In response to "Wait, they're doing this for environmental reasons?" by Will Hunting, King of Blood Feud

Livestock are a big driver in climate change.

Posted by TWuG (aka TWuG) Jul 16 '18, 08:37

Both in land and other resources, as well as methane emmisions from the animals.

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So, wouldn't killing some of those animals be best? - Will Hunting, King of Blood Feud Jul 16, 08:40 5
- The methane emissions are a tiny part of it - Reagen Jul 16, 09:12 2
  - and water. "It takes more than 2,400 gallons of water to produce just 1 pound of meat. Only 25 gallons of water are required to grow 1 pound of wheat. -- nm - amanda Jul 16, 09:14 1
    - This is why there are all those campaigns for, like 'Meatless Mondays', etc. If everybody ate even slightly less meat, it would have a dramatic impact -- nm - Andie Jul 16, 09:17
- slow your roll Thanos -- nm - Beaker Jul 16, 08:55
- No, because it increases the demand for meat, which means more animals. -- nm - Roger More Jul 16, 08:42
yep -- nm - Andie Jul 16, 08:37

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