World’s leading climate expert urges reducing meat consumption to stop global warming. - 12 Sep 2008 | |
World’s leading climate expert urges reducing meat consumption to stop global warming. Dr. Rajendra Pachauri (M): Just to give you a number: a person who lives 70 years as a vegan will prevent over 100 tons of CO2 equivalent. So let’s say a billion were to do that throughout their lifetimes. They would be cutting 100 billion tons of CO2 equivalent. That is a substantial reduction. And change in consumption patterns will be required to achieve a low carbon and sustainable society. VOICE: The event at which Dr. Pachauri spoke, called “Less Meat, Less Heat,” was hosted by the Flemish vegetarian society EVA, in collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund and Greenpeace. More than 500 people attended.
VOICE: On Monday, Dr. Pachauri spoke again on the link between diet and climate change in London, United Kingdom. His call for a vegetarian diet to help the Earth made headlines internationally in major media such as BBC, The Observer, TIME magazine and others. Supreme Master Television had a chance to speak with the climate expert in an interview. SupremeMasterTV: With the poorest people in the world being the first to see the effects of global warming, and the huge subsidies that go towards the meat system and the industry, do you feel that companies producing meat alternatives, which there are lots out there, should be subsidized and promoted by governments worldwide? Dr. Rajendra Pachauri (M): So I would say it’s probably far better to impose a tax on all products, including meat, that lead to emissions of greenhouse gases. I think we will see a definite response on the part of government in creating awareness all around. But I think we have to raise our voices as a scientific community certainly, civil society, academia, to highlight this as an area where there are multiple benefits from reducing meat consumption. SupremeMasterTV: Do you feel the press and media are presently doing enough? Dr. Rajendra Pachauri (M): No, they’re not doing enough but I hope they will do enough in the future. And that’s one of the reasons why I’m talking about this openly; I wouldn’t do it otherwise. VOICE: We convey our deep appreciation and Heaven bless you, Dr. Rajendra Pachauri, for your tireless work in raising awareness about the quickest means of stopping global warming. We also thank all media covering Dr. Pachauri’s call for a vegetarian diet. May everyone join your courageous and noble endeavors by reducing our societies’ meat consumption – the most effective way to save our planet. Short-term pollution causes more warming than once thought. Thank you, scientists at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for this informative study. May we all quicken our efforts to find truly sustainable ways to live on our cherished Mother Earth. http://www.casperstartribune.net/articles/2008/09/09/ap/science/d9308kko0.txt http://www.abc.net.au/ra/programguide/stories/200803/s2199549.htm Australia adds “extreme waves” to list of climate change threats. CSIRO scientists, we thank you for your detailed attention to the signs of global warming. With Heaven’s grace, may we all act swiftly to halt this climate trend and ensure the survival of all beings on Earth. http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,24325113-5005961,00.html, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7608867.stm, http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,24325113-5005961,00.html Our gratitude, Director Myers and United States Geological Survey for this alarming factual report. We pray for more caring actions to restore the health of our waterways and their precious inhabitants. http://www.ensnewswire.com/ens/sep2008/2008-09-09-02.asp http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080909205412.htm Our sincere appreciation, Dr. Rosenfeld and colleagues, for this study and its timely caution. May we all strive to limit air pollution to cool our planet and to maximize the abundance of precious water supplies. |
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