#160 – Hannah Ritchie on why it makes sense to be optimistic about the environment
80,000 Hours Podcast
Eating Less Meat Can Solve Six Problems at Once
Reducing meat consumption, particularly beef, addresses multiple critical issues at once. It significantly contributes to mitigating deforestation, as livestock farming is a leading driver of this environmental challenge. Approximately half of the world's habitable land is allocated to agriculture, with three-quarters of that dedicated to livestock. By consuming less meat, we can greatly lessen the agricultural land usage, which in turn helps combat biodiversity loss. Additionally, this shift aids in tackling climate change, highlighting that eating less meat is not just beneficial for individual health or animal welfare, but is a powerful strategy for solving interconnected global problems.
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