Posted: June 6th, 2022

The environmental impact of the protein we consume

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Questions and Discussion Topic:
Part 1: It is commonly argued that a vegetarian or vegan diet is better for the environment. Why? Watch the following video by ASAPScience and read this article (link from ASU Now “The environmental impact of the protein we consume”) (Links to an external site.)to answer the first set of questions for this unit’s discussion topic.
From the video “What if the world went vegetarian?”, describe in one full paragraph at least one environmental impact of raising animals for human consumption. (6 points)
From the video and article, what single food consumes the most water per kg and results in the largest release of carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent per protein serving? Is this a food that you enjoy eating? (2 points) From the article, which low CO2 emissions protein is most appealing to you (grasshopper anyone?)? Why do you prefer this one? (2 points)

Part 2: Chocolate, my Love and my Nemesis…
Watch the video below about cocoa crops and their impact on forests, and then answer these questions:
Where is most cocoa grown in the world? (2 points)
How is cocoa production leading to deforestation? (3 points)
How is the “Cocoa and Forest Initiative” helping to save the forests? Describe (at least) two methods mentioned in the video. (4 points)

Part 3: Farms of the Future
Finally, watch this video about farms of the future, and how the next agricultural revolution will change food production and its impact on natural environments. Answer these questions (take notes as you watch, it moves fast):
Rice is an important global crop. For how many people is rice a staple food? What % of global methane emissions comes from rice cultivation? (2 points)
In India, why is 40% of post-harvest food “lost” or wasted before it can be consumed? What are they doing to combat this issue? (2 points)
How is the current agricultural revolution different from the past revolution, which relied on clearing large swaths of land and using large amounts of water and CO2 emitting equipment? What new practices are being implemented? Describe this in a complete paragraph, including at least one country specific strategy mentioned in the video. (7 points)