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Monday, October 22, 2007 12:00 AM

Earth to PETA

Meat is not the No. 1 cause of global warming. Yet our diet is cooking the planet, and one surprising staple turns down the heat.
By Liz Galst

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  • Sunday, October 21, 2007 07:23 PM

    Are there two Gidon Eshels?

    Gidon Eshel is mostly vegan because he thinks that is best for the environment.

    http://www.satyamag.com/feb07/eshel.html

    Here is a quote of his from the above article:

    The bottom line is if you eat the mean American diet, then you are responsible for the emissions of an extra ton and a half of CO2 equivalent per person per year, as compared to a vegan who eats the same number of calories but derived only from plants.

    Huh?

    —eaf Read eaf's other letters

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