We inspire people to try vegan for January to protect animals and the planet
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Meat may be delicious but here are some untasty truths...
Animal agriculture is responsible for 18 percent of greenhouse gas emissions, more than the combined exhaust from all transportation - all planes, trains, automobiles stands at 13%
Livestock and their byproducts account for at least 32,000 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) per year, or 51% of all worldwide greenhouse gas emissions.
Livestock is responsible for 65% of all human-related emissions of nitrous oxide – a greenhouse gas with 296 times the global warming potential of carbon dioxide, and which stays in the atmosphere for 150 years
Animal agriculture water consumption ranges from 34-76 trillion gallons annually.
2,500 gallons of water are needed to produce 1 pound of beef
477 gallons of water are required to produce 1lb. of eggs; almost 900 gallons of water are needed for 1lb. of cheese.
1,000 gallons of water are required to produce 1 gallon of milk.
Animal agriculture is the leading cause of species extinction, ocean dead zones, water pollution, and habitat destruction
3/4 of the world’s fisheries are exploited or depleted
We could see fishless oceans by 2048
For every 1 pound of fish caught, up to 5 pounds of unintended marine species are caught and discarded as by-kill.
Animal agriculture is responsible for up to 91% of Amazon destruction
The leading causes of rainforest destruction are livestock and feedcrops
136 million rainforest acres cleared for animal agriculture
80% of antibiotic sold in the US are for livestock
We are currently growing enough food to feed 10 billion people.
82% of starving children live in countries where food is fed to animals, and the animals are eaten by western countries.
Each day, a person who eats a vegan diet saves 1,100 gallons of water, 45 pounds of grain, 30 sq ft of forested land, 20 lbs CO2 equivalent, and one animal’s life
Veganuary is a non-profit organisation that inspires and supports people and businesses alike to move to a plant-based diet in January and beyond.
Through our work we help to spare the lives of millions of animals, protect the planet and improve human health.