Yes! I’m happy to see the conversation about water footprinting becoming more common. The relationships between meat production and C and N take the same shape as the one with water. You might find my book—Taking on Water: How One Water Expert Challenged Her Inner Hypocrite, Reduced Her Water Footprint (without Sacrificing a Toasty Shower), and Found Nirvana (Sasquatch 2012) of interest.
That sounds like an important and timely topic, especially as more people are becoming aware of the environmental impact of meat production. The parallels between water usage and the carbon and nitrogen footprints of the meat industry highlight the need for more sustainable practices. Your book recommendation, Taking on Water, sounds like an insightful read, blending personal action with a broader understanding of water conservation. It’s encouraging to see more discussions around the connections between our consumption habits and environmental health. Thanks for sharing the recommendation!
I was a voice crying in the wilderness when I wrote the book a decade ago so I’m truly happy to see the rising awareness. If you’re not familiar with it, I also wrote a chapter for the Reducetarian Solution—a book that looks at the benefits of reducing, but not entirely eliminating, meat consumption—from a range of perspectives. Mine was the water chapter. (I’m almost entirely plant based but I do understand the dilemma.)
Yes! I’m happy to see the conversation about water footprinting becoming more common. The relationships between meat production and C and N take the same shape as the one with water. You might find my book—Taking on Water: How One Water Expert Challenged Her Inner Hypocrite, Reduced Her Water Footprint (without Sacrificing a Toasty Shower), and Found Nirvana (Sasquatch 2012) of interest.
https://drwendypabich.com/taking-on-water
That sounds like an important and timely topic, especially as more people are becoming aware of the environmental impact of meat production. The parallels between water usage and the carbon and nitrogen footprints of the meat industry highlight the need for more sustainable practices. Your book recommendation, Taking on Water, sounds like an insightful read, blending personal action with a broader understanding of water conservation. It’s encouraging to see more discussions around the connections between our consumption habits and environmental health. Thanks for sharing the recommendation!
I was a voice crying in the wilderness when I wrote the book a decade ago so I’m truly happy to see the rising awareness. If you’re not familiar with it, I also wrote a chapter for the Reducetarian Solution—a book that looks at the benefits of reducing, but not entirely eliminating, meat consumption—from a range of perspectives. Mine was the water chapter. (I’m almost entirely plant based but I do understand the dilemma.)