A day without meat makes a difference
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One day a week without eating meat can help combat global warming. It is the claim that those engaged in the campaign Meatless Monday (Monday without meat ") movement that emerged in the United States in 2003 with the aim of encouraging people to eat less meat.
A study of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), emissions of greenhouse gases - like carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide-associated nitrate production chain of meat represent a fifth of emissions world total. About 18% of emissions come from deforestation to create pastures, transportation of meat, the industrial processing of food and the digestive system of cattle. "It is estimated that livestock emits 80 million tonnes of methane gas (for gas and feces) per year. This gas, in turn, has the potential 21 times more heat than carbon dioxide, "explains Professor of the Master of Environmental Management, University Positive Mauritius Dziedzic.
The impact of an action like this seems insignificant, but if all the inhabitants of rich countries to adopt the measure, the difference would be significant. According to the American writer Michael Pollan, author of The Omnivorous Dilemma, adopting a vegetarian diet for one day a week for the entire population of the United States would be the equivalent of taking 20 million cars off the road.
Global Action
The Meatless Monday movement gained adherents in many countries. In England, the ex-Beatle Paul McCartney was able to draw media attention to launch in 2008, creates an American campaign: the Meat Free Monday. The daughter of singer, fashion designer Stella McCartney, the musician Moby, actress Kate Bosworth and artist Yoko Ono, among other celebrities joined the movement.
The Board of Aldermen of the city of Ghent in Belgium, who set up restaurants, schools and hospitals provide options for meatless meals on Tuesday. The Vegetarian Day also gained strength in Israel.
In Brazil, the second without meat should be officially launched on October 3, at the Ibirapuera Park in Sao Paulo. The Brazilian version of the campaign is an initiative of the Brazilian Vegetarian Society (BLS) in partnership with the Municipal Green and the Environment of Sao Paulo and already has the support of Slow Food St. Paul, Nina Rosa Institute and Greenpeace.
In Curitiba, the BLS attempts to gradually raise awareness about the benefits of a vegetarian diet. The last action of the group occurred during the months of June and July in a mall in the city. Electronic stickers displayed at the food court and corridors were designed to convince people to opt for a meal without meat, which nowadays can be found in almost every restaurant. "Just the fact to reduce consumption now makes a big difference. Many environmental problems are caused by habits that we cultivate. Food is not isolated from the world and society, "says Richard Laurino, coordinator of the group in Curitiba.
Gains
Cut the meat in the dish only guarantees a return to the environment. It also helps health and the fight against global hunger. See:
Environment
- Whole forests are devastated to make way for pastures. Moreover, the emission of methane gas expelled by animals, is a major cause of the destruction of the ozone layer.
Animal rights
- The decrease in meat consumption can help to make the slaughter of these animals less cruel and more humane, as occurs with the production of organic meat. Most of the illegal slaughterhouses kill cattle to blows.
Lack of food
- If the grain grown for animal feed cutting were used directly as food, there would be enough food for everyone in the world.
Health
- Eating less meat reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, suffer from cancer and facing problems such as obesity, hypertension and diabetes.
Source: Gazeta do Povo
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