SYDNEY, Australia, September 16, 2008: Global warming has become the most critical issue facing humanity. It is the duty of each of us to do whatever we can to reduce the effects of climate change. But very few are willing to address the touchy subject of emissions resulting from meat production.
One of the biggest contributors to environmental degradation and greenhouse gas emission is the farming of animals for human consumption. Those who follow a vegetarian diet, or at least reduce the amount of meat they consume, are making a vast positive contribution to addressing the global warming problem.
The Hindu Council of Australia, ARRCC (Australian Religious Response to Climate Change) and the Australian Vegetarian Society are organizing a conference in Sydney on October 2, 2008, to highlight the environmental, health, and ethical advantages of eating less meat. Reducing meat consumption is the most direct, healthy and economical way to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. All are invited to honor Gandhi and help to protect our Mother Earth by abstaining from meat on that day.