Insta
Congress Leader Jairam Ramesh Calls Beef A Huge Culprit In Global Warming, Bats For Veg Diet In Kerala Event
Swarajya Staff
Feb 13, 2020, 02:02 PM | Updated 02:02 PM IST
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
Former union minister and senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh called the beef industry a huge culprit in global warming and said that a vegetarian diet is more has a lower carbon footprint than a non-vegetarian one, Press Trust of India has reported.
While participating in a discussion on Western Ghat ecosystem Ramesh said that, “I know that the beef curry is a very important element in Kerala's diet but there is no doubt in my mind that the carbon footprint of a non-vegetarian diet is greater than the carbon footprint of a vegetarian diet”.
He also added he hold a view that if one wants to do something about global warming then he or she should become a vegetarian.
Ramesh made this statement while answering a query over the role of vegetarianism in combating climate change.
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
Introducing ElectionsHQ + 50 Ground Reports Project
The 2024 elections might seem easy to guess, but there are some important questions that shouldn't be missed.
Do freebies still sway voters? Do people prioritise infrastructure when voting? How will Punjab vote?
The answers to these questions provide great insights into where we, as a country, are headed in the years to come.
Swarajya is starting a project with an aim to do 50 solid ground stories and a smart commentary service on WhatsApp, a one-of-a-kind. We'd love your support during this election season.
Click below to contribute.