Many people feel guilty about driving their cars or about flying to distant places. It is true that cars and planes substantially contribute to global warming. However, traveling also makes a great contribution to more social cohesion and better understanding in the world. But you can travel without feeling guilty if you do this one thing: Stop eating meat. Livestock emissions make up about 18 percent of total global greenhouse gas emissions whereas the transportation sector is responsible for around 14 percent of emissions.
Eating meat is worse for the planet than driving your car
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