Week 17 (06/02/2023 - 12/02/2023)

Week 17 Blog

As this was a rather intense week for me with preparations for many presentations and the upcoming term test, I stayed home for most days of the week. However, I did decide to consume less meat and dairy, particularly red meat like beef.

Meat production is the single biggest cause of deforestation globally with many trees cleared for pastures and farms. Deforestation is very harmful for the environment as it destroys trees. Trees absorb and store carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas in our atmosphere that contributes to global warming. Additionally, the rearing of animals such as cows releases methane, another greenhouse gas. Hence, it's a fact that we cannot halt climate change without stopping or at least significantly slowing down the rate of meat production.

Usually, I eat around at least 300g of meat a day, which is higher than the global average of 136g per day. Although at this point in time, it does not seem feasible for me to give up meat entirely, I am definitely trying to reduce the amount of it I eat. For instance, instead of eating so much chicken and beef, I am exploring plant-based options such as beans and chickpea salads to substitute the proteins I get from meat. Through this seemingly small gesture of showing less support for meat production, I am able to do my part for the environment and help in the world's efforts to combat climate change.