Ask HN: Can we can stop climate breakdown by quitting meat and growing plants?

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9 years ago

I just finished watching a documentary called Cowspiracy that takes a closer look into the effects of mass production livestock and fishing on the environment.

Link: www.cowspiracy.com

FAQ: http://www.cowspiracy.com/faq/

On Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80033772

Do you think we can help reverse or stop the devastation of our environment and its many undesirable effects by quitting meat and growing and eating only plant base foods?

Because I just read that the raising of agricultural animals accounts for more than half of greenhouse gas production: http://www.worldwatch.org/node/6297

And the warming accelerated by these gases apparently helps to intensify storms: https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Features/ClimateStorms/page2.php

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