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Why does going vegan do the planet good?

🌍 1. Drastically reduces greenhouse gas emissions

Animal agriculture causes about 14.5% of global emissions—more than all cars, trucks, ships, and planes combined. A vegan diet can cut your food-related carbon footprint by up to 73% (Oxford, 2018).

💧 2. Saves massive amounts of water and land

It takes over 2,000 gallons of water to produce just one pound of beef. A vegan diet uses 75% less farmland, preserving forests, grasslands, and biodiversity.

🧪 3. Prevents pollution and dead zones

Factory farms create millions of tons of manure, which pollute rivers and cause ocean dead zones. Plant-based diets reduce this toxic runoff, protecting soil and water.

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