Earthsave Canada’s submission highlights the serious damage that animal agriculture does to the environment, including through greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, water pollution, biodiversity loss, and inefficient use of land and water resources.
The government’s effort to support and accelerate innovation in plant-based foods is exciting and welcome news, as the evidence overwhelmingly shows that producing protein from plants takes far less land, water and energy than producing protein from animals, and of course spares animals from the cruelties inherent in animal agriculture.
The relationship between animal consumption and human illness is well established. The widespread adoption of a plant-based (vegan) diet could protect us against future pandemics.
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Not mentioned, beyond obliquely, is the fact that animal agriculture is responsible for the great majority of biodiversity loss. Until these articles get more honest,
Protecting nature means valuing biodiversity
Appeals for extra money are failing. Fundamental changes are needed to safeguard the planet for future generations.
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