Would you stop eating meat if your doing so would destroy the planet?

The growing popularity of a Western diet, which contains high levels of meat and dairy, means an area 1.5 times the size of the European Union would be saved if global consumption of animal products was reduced to meet nutritional requirements, according to the WWF.

The new report, [b]Appetite for Destruction,[/b] launched at the Extinction and Livestock Conference, says the consumption of animal products is leading to a vast and increasing amount of land being used for crops.

This is threatening areas including the Amazon, Congo Basin and the Himalayas, where water and land resources are already under significant pressure, the report warned.

Excessive animal product consumption is responsible for 60 per cent of all biodiversity loss, according to WWF, with the UK food industry alone directly linked to the extinction of an estimated 33 species.

“The world is consuming more animal protein than it needs and this is having a devastating effect on wildlife,” Duncan Williamson, WWF food policy manager said in a statement.

Miram · 31-35, F

I used to be a vegan until the past year. It affected my health badly.

I wouldn't mind going back to my old diet in the future if necessary and it poses no health risks.

With the situation now, the solution is moderate consumption on a global scale. Chicken, turkey, lamp consumption instead of beef..

Affording and managing a balanced vegan diet is nothing easy. And it doesn't work for everyone.

I don't think it will happen or be adopted even by those with body needs that do fit a vegan/vegetarian diet

Miram · 31-35, F

@sogdianrock

Then apparently it works for your body
For me it lead to a vitamin deficiency and autoimmune disorders. And that was linked to my heart condition later on. My health became better with a diet change.

I also had more difficulty gaining muscle weight before. It took me two years to finally weight 50kg.

I was a vegan since 6 years old. It was an emotional decision, later on a conviction that came from feeling responsibile towards the environment.

Chile · 36-40, F

Currently I am not eating beef because it is one the the meat products that not only takes up the most land but also produces the most C02s