Animal Quote by Kathy Freston
“The business of raising animals for food (with its continuous heavy waste stream of methane and nitrous oxide - leading global warming gases) is responsible for about 18% of global warming. Some scientists actually say the number is closer to 50%.”
About This Quote
Source Report: Climate Change and Livestock Emissions, 2020
Livestock production generates a large share of greenhouse gases, significantly driving global warming.
In simple terms: Animal farming heavily pollutes the climate.
Key Takeaway
Reduce meat consumption and support sustainable agriculture.
Themes
environment
food
climate change
health
ethics
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
informative
call to action
When to use this quote
- policy making
- dietary choices
- agricultural practices
- education campaigns
Key Concepts
GHG emissions
industrial agriculture
food systems
Questions to Reflect On
- How can individuals influence industry practices?
- What policies could curb emissions from livestock?
A Different Perspective
The estimate varies widely, and other sectors also contribute heavily.
![“Because nitrous oxide [released by nitrate-fertilised soil] is 296 times stronger than COâ‚‚ at global warming and methane [cow farts] is about 26 times as potent as COâ‚‚, the combined greenhouse effect of our livestock worldwide is greater than the sum total of all the cars, trains, busses…” quote by Thom Hartmann](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/143/thom-hartmann-13946_airplane_because-nitrous-oxide-released-by-nitrat_602219.jpg)
