World Meat Free Day

Did you know that by 2050 there will be 9 million more people consuming meat daily? Scientists and environmentalists agree that meat production significantly impacts our environment; therefore, the data can be alarming.

The world has been having “meatless days” due to religious or cultural traditions, and finally, June 15th was declared World Meat Free Day.

As omnivores, we consume meat daily; therefore, there is more demand for it. A drastic change in our diets and going meatless forever is nearly impossible; consequently, it is better to start slow.

What are the dangers of meat production?

• Causes deforestation (to make room for cattle ranches).

• Climate changes due to deforestation.

• Inhumane conditions in some countries where meat is massively produced.

• We are eating more meat than we can produce, causing the natural circle of life to be disturbed.

Let’s help the world together. We can start slow: one meatless day this summer. Later, we can implement “Meatless Mondays” and

Don’t worry; cattlemen won’t go out of business. We are just trying to help and keep our earth safe.

If the world goes meatless for just one day, the following things may happen:

• Carbon emission savings.

• We could save enough water for nine people.

• Eleven grams of fat (approximately) you won’t be eating.