Can a city cut carbon emissions by switching to a vegetarian diet?
Can a city cut carbon emissions by switching to a vegetarian diet?
The Belgian city of Ghent has declared it will go veggie for one day every week as part of its effort to cut carbon. Is this an effective way to reduce emissions of just a gimmick?
Good idea
Ineffective gimmick
The Belgian city of Ghent has declared it will go veggie for one day every week as part of its effort to cut carbon. Is this an effective way to reduce emissions of just a gimmick?
Good idea
Ineffective gimmick
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