Following this week’s Netflix release of the documentary Seaspiracy, industry figures from Greenpeace, Earth Warriors, Roots & Hoots, and plant-based seafood producer Loma Linda, share opinions on the issues raised and the conclusions reached in the film. Veganism is one answer, but the planet’s overpopulation is another issue which needs to be addressed, as is education and a lack thereof, say these plantbased leaders.
Report: Methane Emissions From Major Meat & Dairy Companies Rival Big Oil
A new report by Greenpeace Nordic has found that the estimated methane emissions of 29 major meat and dairy companies rival those of the world’s reported 100 biggest fossil fuel corporations. If the meat and dairy industry is left unregulated, it is projected to heat the world by an additional 0.32°C by 2050. In contrast, a shift away from the overproduction and overconsumption of animal products could produce a cooling effect of 0.12°C by 2050. While this may seem like a relatively modest change, research suggests that each 0.3°C of projected warming prevented by the end of the century could reduce exposure to extreme heat for 410 million people. Titled “Turning down the heat: Pulling the Climate Emergency Brake on Big Meat and Dairy”, the …
