Paul McCartney advocates vegetarianism

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Paul McCartney advocates vegetarianism as a way for everybody to “do their bit” for the planet.

In a letter to the UK Press Association, he outlined the dramatic effects eating meat has on the planet.The musician drew attention to a United Nations report which found that the livestock sector generates more greenhouse gas emissions than transport.

“That this message comes directly from an authoritative body such as the UN (whose member states, it should be remembered, are not generally considered vegetarian) rather than an organisation committed to vegetarianism is significant.
“What I think is especially compelling is that this report should now encourage everybody to ‘do their bit’ for the planet
… the evidence that the report gives is, frankly, stunning.

It points directly to the striking detrimental effects of excessive livestock farming on the environment. It generates 65% of human-related nitrous oxide, which has 296 times the Global Warming Potential (GWP) of CO2. Most of this comes from manure.

By simply considering altering eating habits people can strike a blow for the environment, our children and the future. Such facts and data as those listed above can’t be ignored.”

McCartney’s words will raise consciousness of the impact our food has on the world.