Eco-Eating, A Cool Diet for a Hot Planet

By Hope Bohanec
Date: Saturday, June 12, 2010 01:30 PM
Duration: 20 minutes
Tags: change_climate environment global_warming vegan vegetarian

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Most of us have heard that going vegan is good for the environment, but did you know that choosing plant food is significantly better for the planet than organic and locally sourced food? This presentation will explore the detrimental effects of animal agriculture on our environment including: global warming, water use and pollution, energy consumption, deforestation, loss of biodiversity and species, as well as the detrimental impact of fishing on our oceans. Through peer-reviewed scientific studies, you will learn what every environmentalist needs to know; that going vegan can help save the planet!