Did you know that farmed animals produce more greenhouse gas emissions (18%) than the world's entire transport system (13.5%)?
Or, that nitrous oxide from animal manure is 300 times as damaging to the climate as carbon dioxide?
Or, that methane (cow & sheep farts/burps to you & me) has 23 times the global impact of carbon dioxide?
Makes you think doesn't it - the only genuine way of cutting down on these harmful emissions is to stop eating meat.
After the UN's findings on the potential positive effects on climate change by cutting down on meat Paul McCartney is promoting Meat Free Monday's in the national press and lifestyle magazines.Even if the ecological or compassionate angle to vegetarianism doesn't grab you the health benefits should. Meat can contain hormones, antibiotics and eating too much can also increase your risk of developing many lifestyle related illnesses.
Useful Links
Vegetarian Society approved product directory
Read their fantastic guide - Why its green to go vegetarian
Compassion in World Farming - campaign group for ethical meat
Meat Free Monday's - A site dedicated to help people have at least one day a week totally meat free
Organix - organic food for babies & children
Further Reading
Contact Barefootmummy to be posted the leaflet Vegetarian Pregnancy, Vegetarian Babies and other guides.
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