Investments in meat made from plants have a more profound impact on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions than other green initiatives, according to a recent report from the Boston Consulting Group. The report found that investing in the production of vegan meat and dairy reduces greenhouse gas emissions three times more per dollar then investing in eco-friendly cement technology, seven times more than in green buildings and 11 times more than in emission-free vehicles.
As consumers, we can “invest” every time we go grocery shopping, as well as urging lawmakers to use our tax dollars to develop and expand vegan food production. Doing so will not only help mitigate the climate catastrophe but also prevent animals from suffering on factory farms.
But let’s not delay: A recent U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report says the effects of the changing climate are worse than experts initially thought, and they advise that we take immediate action. The good news is that interest in vegan food is skyrocketing — even meat-eaters are filling their plates with animal-free cuisine.
