Paul McCartney today launched a campaign called Meat Free Monday, encouraging people to help the planet by having one meat-free day a week. The ex-Beatle told Britain’s Guardian newspaper that reducing meat consumption can help to slow climate change and fight global hunger while improving the welfare of animals.
Last year Dr Rajendra Pachauri, considered the world’s leading authority on climate change, told the British newspaper, The Observer, that going meatless one day each week is a simple way for individuals to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
McCartney’s late wife Linda was a long-time vegetarian and founded a line of vegetarian foods.
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Going meatless at least one day a week.
Good for you, good for the planet.
Glad Sir Paul is speaking out on this issue; Stella continues making vegan couture goods, which is a very good thing as well.
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I’d forgotten about Stella but you’re absolutely right, Word — thanks for the reminder.
Some leading British chefs are supporting Meat Free Monday and on this side of the pond, Sheryl Crow is behind it so I hope it will get some publicity here too. Planet, health, animals all benefit; what’s not to like?
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Hey, works for me! I generally just go “meat-full” one day a week.
Seriously, though, I do think it could have a huge impact on our planet, and cause people to examine their diet more carefully.
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I like that, Muse — “meat-full”! I wish him well with this. I’ve never been a McCartney fan, to be honest, but he’s a PETA supporter and Meat Free Monday didn’t come out of nowhere in his life and I think he really believes in this from the heart.
I dunno about reducing gas emissions if baked beans are on the menu.
I would love to go meat free all the time. An acquaintance of mine became seriously ill because her diet was not complete. Can anyone recommend a reliable book or other information to get me started? I have a multitude of physical problems so I need to do this properly.
Hi, lechat. I have a section in my Amazon store called Vegan 101, which is somewhat nested in Ella’s Picks/Cookbooks and Food-Related Books but here’s the direct link if you’re interested in browsing. A vegan recommended the books in that section and some are vegetarian, not just vegan. I went without meat for a couple years but I’m no expert, not even close.
If Wordbandit sees this, she might have some recommendations too.
Thanks, Ella. I’ll check it out.
You’re welcome, and thanks in advance if you take a look. I get a whopping 4 cents on the dollar for any purchase through my link, but right now even that little bit is a big help for me.