U N Secretary General Antonio Guterres stated: ‘Making peace with nature is the defining task of the 21st century. Humanity is waging war on nature, and nature always strikes back. It is already doing so with growing force and fury.”
The underlying cause of Earth’s problems
are its thoughtless treatment of nature including animal agriculture, conventional
agricultural practices, and the unjust treatment of other species. Failure to live in peace with nature causes zoonotic
disease, (75 % of all disease), wasteful use of scarce resources - land and water,
and global warming.
16 times more farmland is needed for a diet of animal protein than plant protein. Copious amount of water are used in animal agriculture. Methane from animal agriculture holds heat in the atmosphere more effectively than carbon dioxide. This dominion over the Earth and other sentient beings is not simply sustainable.
Assuming human superiority over Nature, and other
species, is causing the predicament we are facing today. It is only when pride is surpassed by
compassion will these deadly dilemmas be overcome.
Sharon L. Wallenberg’s new book ‘Transitioning To A Plant-Based
Lifestyle’ is full of scientific facts, how lifestyle choices are affecting Earth,
tips on living a happier, more fulfilling and compassionate life. Available on Amazon soon.
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