On Earth Day, experts from various fields highlighted that the most impactful measure individuals can take for the planet includes reducing overall consumption rather than just focusing on greenhouse gas emissions. William Rees points out that ecological overshoot is a critical issue driving climate change, with recommended actions like having smaller families. Although not feasible for everyone, many can adopt a more sustainable diet, particularly by reducing meat consumption, as championed by climate scientist Seth Wynes, which promotes ecological balance and sustainability.
One of the most effective ways to avoid consumption in the first place, Dr. Rees said, is to have a smaller family. But that might not be a realistic option for many people.
On all these different metrics, eating a plant-based diet broadly improves sustainability, said Seth Wynes, a scientist specializing in climate change mitigation.
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