Every year on November 1st, millions of people around the world celebrate World Vegan Day , a day that reminds us that the food on our plate is more than fuel. It’s a reflection of how we live, how we treat other species, and how we care for the planet we all share. Whether you’re vegan , vegetarian, flexitarian , or simply curious, one thing is clear, our diets have power. The choices we make three times a day; breakfast, lunch, and dinner quietly shape the climate, biodiversity, and even the quality of the air and water around us. Choosing more plant based meals is about connection to the Earth, to our health, and to future generations. The Climate Connection: How Our Plates Warm the Planet Let’s start with the hard truth. The global food system is responsible for roughly one third of all greenhouse gas emissions, and nearly half of that comes from livestock farming alone. Cows and sheep emit methane , a greenhouse gas that is 28 times more potent than carbon dioxi...
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