A Belgian city is going to be the first in the world to officially go vegetarian once a week. The BBC News is reporting that starting this week elected councillors and civil servants will participate in a weekly meatless day in the City of Ghent.
The move is in response to the impact of livestock on greenhouse gas emissions. The UN’s Livestock Longshadow Report found that livestock is responsible for an estimated 18% of all greenhouse gases, more than all forms of transport combined.
The Meatless Movement is expected to continue to gain momentum with numerous environmental groups and scientists calling for a reduction in the production of greenhouse gases created in the rearing of animals for food, including beef, pork, chicken, and even lamb. The David Suzuki Foundation advocates for a consuming less meat due to the disproportionate amount of water and land required in meat production.
In Belgium, the meat consumption reduction campaign will start with politicians and school children are expected to follow at the beginning of the next school year in September.
Meatless Monday is gaining in popularity in North America where individuals opt to choose, as a form of voluntary sacrifice similar to times of war, to limit their consumption of meat.
Via: BBC News
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