Posts Tagged ‘carbon action’
Sunday, December 7th, 2008
Suggested by ELIZA K
Here are a number of reasons:
- Inefficiency: “In order to produce 1 lb. of protein in the form of beef, we must feed 21 lbs. of protein to the animal… the average ratio in the US is 1:8. It has been estimated that the amount of protein lost to humans in this way is equivalent to 90% of the annual world protein deficit.” – Peter Singer essay – A Utilitarian Defense of Animal Liberation.
- High emissions: New Zealand’s dairy industry is responsible for over half of NZ’s climate-changing emissions, more than that of the entire transport sector.
- Reducing carbon sinks: The dairy industry in NZ is also deforesting MASSIVE areas of pine to make way for corporate dairy farms, a double-whammy for the climate in the way it removes a carbon sink and replaces it with the most greenhouse gas-intensive industry ever!
- Cuteness: Lambs are freakin’ cute.
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Sunday, December 7th, 2008
Suggested by JOHANNA KNOX
Ovens and stoves use a large proportion of household electricity. Many bought, packaged foods used a lot of energy in production. Cook as much as you can from scratch, using homegrown, organic and/or locally grown, and minimally packaged ingredients. Also use environmentally friendly cooking methods like solar cooking, residual heat cooking, woodstove cooking, earth ovens, and some types of barbeques. (Or just go raw!)
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Monday, December 1st, 2008
This is funny – a badge for the difficult customer, who wants to know the source of any product, its carbon miles, energy efficiency, nutrient value, durability, and whether or not it’s traded fairly. Refusing plastic bags, and almost any plastic packaging also belongs to this action badge.
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Monday, December 1st, 2008
Land transport accounts for almost 36% of all carbon emissions in New Zealand, and the number of cars per person in New Zealand (62 cars per 100 people), is the fourth highest in the world (after the USA, Italy, and Australia). Cycling, walking, and using public transport much more frequently can help clearing up our congested cities and lowering carbon emissions.
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