Submitted by Marilyn (not verified) on 6 March, 2008 - 18:37.
There is no question that locally grown whole foods have far less impact on the planet than processed foods or foods that come from animal parts (aka meat) or their secretions (aka milk or eggs). Not only does the production of animal based food use far more resources and cause more pollution, it is responsible for a tremendous amount of suffering and violence. A humane plant-based diet is the one that is best for the planet.
There is no question that
There is no question that locally grown whole foods have far less impact on the planet than processed foods or foods that come from animal parts (aka meat) or their secretions (aka milk or eggs). Not only does the production of animal based food use far more resources and cause more pollution, it is responsible for a tremendous amount of suffering and violence. A humane plant-based diet is the one that is best for the planet.