10 Questions
True or false:The world's population could reach 10 billion by 2050.
True
True or false: The food system is responsible for 15% of greenhouse gas emissions.
False
True or false: Going vegan by 2050 could reduce food-related greenhouse gas emissions by 50%.
False
True or false: Cows are not a significant emission contributor in the food system.
False
True or false: Over 80% of the world's farmland is used for animal production, and it produces over 50% of the world's calories.
False
True or false: A vegan diet could reduce premature mortality and all-cause mortality by 20%.
True
True or false: Global meat consumption has been declining since 1960.
False
True or false: Governments cannot play a crucial role in promoting plant-based diets.
False
True or false: The agriculture industry is not likely to change in the future.
False
True or false: Machines may be used to produce meat, and slaughter animals may be threatened with extinction in the future.
True
Study Notes
- By 2050, the world's population could reach 10 billion and 60% more food may be needed.
- The food system is responsible for 25% of greenhouse gas emissions, uses 70% of fresh water resources, and occupies 40% of the Earth's land surface.
- Going vegan by 2050 could reduce food-related greenhouse gas emissions by 75%.
- Cows are the biggest emission contributors due to methane production and deforestation for pasture.
- The Vegetarian Butcher, a plant-based meat company, uses soy, lupine, wheat, and peas to create meat-like products.
- Over 80% of the world's farmland is used for animal production, but it produces only 18% of the world's calories.
- A vegan diet could reduce premature mortality and all-cause mortality by 20% and save $1 trillion in healthcare costs by 2050.
- Global meat consumption has been growing by almost 3% per year since 1960.
- Governments can play a crucial role in promoting plant-based diets through dietary guidelines and procurement policies.
- The agriculture industry is always changing, and in the future, machines may be used to produce meat, and slaughter animals may be threatened with extinction.
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