How to effectively fight against deforestation? Just eat 20% less meat.

In its latest publication, the IPCC (Intergovernmental Group of Climate Change Experts) provides several concrete measures to be taken to prevent the worst of climate change. In particular, of these solutions, he recommends: “Switch to a healthy, balanced and sustainable diet”† In other words, you need to reduce your meat consumption, the production of which is responsible for about 40% of annual tropical deforestation, reports DNA

According to experts, it is not necessary to completely stop meat to perceive a positive effect on the planet. Replacing just 20% of beef with plant-based substitutes (such as tofu) could halve projected deforestation by 2050, the review said. Nature

A gesture within everyone’s reach, which must be accompanied by a massive commitment by governments for greener and more responsible energy.

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