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Halving reliance on meat and dairy could cut land-use emissions ‘by 31%’ (www.carbonbrief.org)

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[–] kaj 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Where in America have you gone?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There are exceptions in liberal cities, but data shows that Americans consume a LOT more meat on average than most other countries.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago

And interestingly, as other countries advance, so to does meat consumption. I'm not shifting blame, I'm saying it's a feature of this type of culture. We need to work on the next culture beyond this.