NPR show hosts spoke with Dr. Gina Solomon, a senior scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council. Dr. Solomon stated, “One pound of beef generates the equivalent of over 36 pounds of carbon dioxide.” She also referred listeners to a carbon calculator at www.coolcalifornia.org to explore how changes in dietary choices change our carbon footprint.

Kudos, Dr. Solomon and NPR, for raising awareness of the connection between what we choose to eat and the health of our environment. We pray that many will explore the carbon footprint calculator and realize that even one person’s choice of a vegetarian (vegan) diet greatly benefits our planet. Go green and go veg!

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