Answer to Question #291137 in Ecology for Kelsey Jand

Question

Why does a human eating lower on the food chain benefit Earth by conserving energy?

Answer 1

In short, even if you aren't already a vegetarian, cutting out some meat, especially red meat and large predatory fish, and eating lower on the food chain overall can help significantly lower your personal greenhouse gas emissions. ... “And the less meat you eat overall, the more lightly you tread on the planet.”