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Two tons of CO2, that’s what we emit every year just by eating, Spanish study finds
Image by Eric McGregor (source: Flickr)
According to a recent article in Science Daily every living person emits about two tons of carbon dioxide a year just from eating. The study considers the eating process from the time food is produced to when the human body has fully processed it. Doing so, the CO2 emissions from human eating account for 20% of total yearly carbon emissions, at least in Spain.
The study, by the Spanish Universidad de Ameria, also confirms for the first time that human waste contributes to water pollution, primarily with nitrogen and phosphorus.
Read the full story on the Science Daily website.
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I totally agree. A big part of the climate change and environmental issues would vanish by magic if we would change our habits and ways of life and be happy with less. The drive to consume remains one of my biggest concerns, as I’m convinced it’s the starting point of the majority of global, ecological and other issues we are facing.
We should be more concious about what and how much we eat. We consume so much it’s unbelievable; like the sources of food and water were endless.
Althought I am vegetarian myself (going vegan), I do not expect everyone to give up on meat, eggs and dairy.
Everyone can make a little difference at home, though. Just eat, people, choose your food wisely and EAT, don’t GUZZLE.