What would happen to our planet if everyone suddenly became vegan?

Although the balance between veganism and ecology is not known today, researches global warming and climate crisis revealed that the most important factor is the livestock industry.

Thus, animal rights violations are not the only reason vegans avoid supporting the livestock industry. Health, ethics and environment issues can also be counted among the motivations of many.

What impact could a carnivorous diet have on our planet?

We will briefly touch on the relationship between plant nutrition and the world under headings, but we can say that; As the demand for animal meat on the market increases, natural functioning becomes increasingly irreversible.

Poverty and hunger is increasing, air pollution is rising, clean water resources are decreasing, biodiversity is declining, the climate crisis is approaching and fertile soils becomes inefficient.

The gases produced by cows are not as innocent as you think!

methane gasThe gases emitted by farm animals, called I, are responsible for 18% of greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere. This means that it is higher than the damage done to the atmosphere by all the exhaust gases in the world.

We can also think like this; The gases produced as a result of the amount of meat consumed by an average family of four are more than the gas produced by 2 cars. If everyone was vegan today, greenhouse gas emissions It decreases up to 60%.

While the number of livestock in the world is increasing due to animal husbandry, animal diversity is decreasing.

Agriculture 68% of the land we can make (as much as the whole of the African continent) is used for raising animals. This causes the death of other animals living in that land. “If you’re vegan, don’t squash bugs while walking down the street.” says a carnivorous person, actually contributing to the death of insects much more than a vegan.

This is used for livestock in a scenario where everyone is vegan. 80% of the lands were turned into forests and meadows again. It could lead to increased biodiversity and a slowdown in the climate crisis.

World hunger can be reduced with a vegan diet.

The rest of the 80% space we just talked about vegetables and legumes Many more people can be fed when used for cultivation. Because at present, 50% of agricultural land is used for the food of animals that will be served as meat to humans.

If these grains were offered as human food instead of being used for livestock, there would be enough food for all the people in the world. Of course, there is no such thing as “let’s make everyone vegan and all of a sudden it will get better”. However, a well thought with planning and investment possible.

We may be less susceptible to certain diseases and types of cancer.

Many reliable sources, including the World Health Organization, suggest that a balanced and regular vegan diet carnivorous It has been proven that there is nothing missing from nutrition. Even studies conducted on vegans Twice your daily protein needs it shows you got it. Besides; They are less susceptible to cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cholesterol and cancer.

Springmann’s Mixed ModelAccording to ‘If everyone were vegan today, 8 million deaths would be prevented every year. When we consider the same scenario for vegetarianism, this rate drops to 7 million.

When we look at it in a sociological context, it is undeniable that it will cause unemployment.

Of course the livestock industry is this big of employment It shows how big it is. Therefore, in the scenario of transitioning to a vegan world order, alternative livelihoods It needs to be planned very well.

For example, from the residues of agricultural products used as animal feed. bioenergy production studies can be carried out in the field.

“And what about all those animals?” It’s like we hear people say.

Even though we think that this is not the case in Turkey, in fact village livestockconstitutes a very small part of the livestock. Animals used for animal husbandry all over the world are artificially fertilized and programmed to constantly give birth and lay eggs. to machines being converted.

The lifespan of many of them is reduced by one-fifth due to antibiotics given, their artificial growth in cages and machines instead of their natural environment, and overuse for milk and eggs. That’s why when we completely release livestock to the wild, many will die in a short time anyway. The rest are over time. they can survive in natural ways before industrialization.

Is it possible for everyone to suddenly become vegan?

Of course, a scenario where everyone suddenly becomes vegan is not possible, but the effects of a carnivorous diet on our planet are obvious. The rise of veganism has lowered these stats. to a livable future contributes.

In short, if everyone is vegan, some problems may arise, but if well thought-out solutions are produced to these problems that may occur. assumption of a vegan world It may be possible.