Another negative environmental impact of meat consumption is deforestation. The expansion of livestock grazing areas often results in the destruction of valuable forests and ecosystems. This can lead to a significant loss of biodiversity and a reduction in the ability of ecosystems to provide ecosystem services such as air and water purification. Furthermore, the destruction of forests can also contribute to climate change, as trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it in their biomass.
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Finally, meat consumption also has a negative impact on the use of natural resources, such as water and land. Meat production requires large amounts of water to irrigate the plants that are used to feed the animals, in addition to the water needed to raise the animals themselves. Additionally, livestock farming can also lead to soil erosion and degradation of soil quality, making it less suitable for agriculture.
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*March 20th is the World Meat Free Day. The date was created in 1985 in the United States, following campaigns aimed at raising awareness among the population about the impacts of excessive meat consumption on health and the environment. Find out more ⤵️
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