Meat Free Monday Taiwan

2020 Signatures

Published by SAAW International on Jul 14, 2009

Category: Environment

Region: GLOBAL

Target: Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou, Environmental Protection Administration and Taipei City Government

Web site: http://www.saawinternational.org

Background (Preamble):

中文版本請到本網頁下方點選
In recent headlines, the city of Ghent in Belgium has taken steps to reduce its carbon footprint and has made the brave decision to ask its citizens to go meatless one day a week. Every Thursday will be veggie day.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8046970.stm
According to a 2006 report by the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), entitled Livestock’s Long Shadow: it stated that livestock production is responsible for 18 percent of all greenhouse gas (ghg)emissions which is more than all the cars, trains and planes combined.
Due to the impact that meat has on the environment, we need to reduce our consumption of this carbon intensive product as an effective solution to the climate change crisis. This petition calls for Taiwanese officials to take action now that will show Taiwan’s commitment to tackling Climate Change.
We urge the government to promote every Monday as a day when the citizens of Taiwan will abstain from meat products in an effort to protect the environment and halt global warming.
We call on everyone’s support in expressing to Taiwanese officials the need for Taiwan to adopt and promote a meat free Monday.
So please sign this petition and forward it to your friends and family.

Petition:

Please scroll down for English translation!
我們正面臨空前的全球暖化. 所有個人以及整個社會都受到氣候變遷威脅.台灣在全球溫室氣體排放高居第22位,也就是佔全球溫室氣體排放總量的百分之一。
根據聯合國糧農組織2006年標題為”畜牧業巨大陰影” (Livestock’s Long Shadow) 的報告. 糧農組織發現畜牧生產佔溫室氣體總排放量的18%，包括全球9%的二氧化碳排放量 , 37%的甲烷(CH4), 65%的氧化亞氮(N2O)，氧化亞氮這種溫室氣體對全球暖化的影響效應相當於二氧化碳的296倍
根據2008年一份研究報告結論,生產2.2磅牛肉所產生的排碳量,等於一輛中型歐洲轎車行駛155英哩的排碳量,等量的能源足以點亮100瓦的燈泡約20天
諾貝爾獎得主聯合國跨政府氣候變遷小組主席帕卓里博士聲明:” 請減少肉食,肉是排碳量高度密集的商品。… ” “ 個人所能採取減少碳排量的唯一行動就是素食.”
最近一則頭條報導指出比利時的根特市已經採取行動降低碳足跡,並且勇敢決定要求市民實施每週一天無肉.每週四將是無肉日.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8046970.stm
基於肉類對環境的衝擊,我們必需減少消費這種排碳量高度密集的商品做為解決氣候變遷危機的高效率對策. 本次請願呼籲台灣官員們立即採取行動,展現台灣對抗氣候變遷的承諾。
我們需要每個人的力量支持來向政府官員表達台灣必需發揚「禁肉星期一」的必要性。我們希望政府能夠推動每週一作為台灣公民不食用肉製品日，來保護環境並遏阻全球暖化。
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We are currently facing unprecedented global warming. Climate Change threatens us all, as individuals and as a planet. Taiwan is ranked 22nd in the world in terms of greenhouse gas (ghg) pollution, that’s a significant 1 % of total global ghg emissions.
According to a 2006 report by the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), entitled Livestock’s Long Shadow: The report found that livestock production produces 18 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions, including 9 percent of all carbon dioxide emissions, 37 percent of methane, and 65 percent of nitrous oxide which is approximately 296 times more potent than CO2 as a global warming gas.
A study in 2008 concluded that the production of 2.2 lbs of beef would cause the same amount of carbon emissions as an average European car driving 155 miles. The amount of energy burnt was enough to light a 100watt bulb for almost 20 days.
Nobel Laureate, Dr. Rajendra Pachauri, head of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has stated, “Please eat less meat; meat is a very carbon intensive commodity …” and “The single action that a person can take to reduce carbon emissions is vegetarianism.”
In recent headlines, the city of Ghent in Belgium has taken steps to reduce its carbon footprint and has made the brave decision to ask its citizens to go meatless one day a week. Every Thursday is now veggie day.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8046970.stm
Due to the impact that meat has on the environment, we need to reduce our consumption of this carbon intensive product as an effective solution to the climate change crisis. This petition calls for Taiwanese officials to take action now that will show Taiwan’s commitment to tackling Climate Change.
We urge the government to promote every Monday as a day when the citizens of Taiwan will abstain from meat products in an effort to protect the environment and halt global warming.
We call on everyone’s support in expressing to Taiwanese officials the need for Taiwan to adopt and promote a meat free Monday.
So please sign this petition and forward it to you friends and family!
Also please take the time to sign our global partner’s meat free Monday petitions which can be found at the link below. Thank you for your efforts!
http://www.meatfreepetition.com

Meat Free Monday Taiwan Petition

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Meat Free Monday Taiwan

2020 Signatures

Published by SAAW International on Jul 14, 2009

Category: Environment

Region: GLOBAL

Target: Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou, Environmental Protection Administration and Taipei City Government

Web site: http://www.saawinternational.org

Background (Preamble):

中文版本請到本網頁下方點選
In recent headlines, the city of Ghent in Belgium has taken steps to reduce its carbon footprint and has made the brave decision to ask its citizens to go meatless one day a week. Every Thursday will be veggie day.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8046970.stm
According to a 2006 report by the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), entitled Livestock’s Long Shadow: it stated that livestock production is responsible for 18 percent of all greenhouse gas (ghg)emissions which is more than all the cars, trains and planes combined.
Due to the impact that meat has on the environment, we need to reduce our consumption of this carbon intensive product as an effective solution to the climate change crisis. This petition calls for Taiwanese officials to take action now that will show Taiwan’s commitment to tackling Climate Change.
We urge the government to promote every Monday as a day when the citizens of Taiwan will abstain from meat products in an effort to protect the environment and halt global warming.
We call on everyone’s support in expressing to Taiwanese officials the need for Taiwan to adopt and promote a meat free Monday.
So please sign this petition and forward it to your friends and family.

Petition:

Please scroll down for English translation!
我們正面臨空前的全球暖化. 所有個人以及整個社會都受到氣候變遷威脅.台灣在全球溫室氣體排放高居第22位,也就是佔全球溫室氣體排放總量的百分之一。
根據聯合國糧農組織2006年標題為”畜牧業巨大陰影” (Livestock’s Long Shadow) 的報告. 糧農組織發現畜牧生產佔溫室氣體總排放量的18%，包括全球9%的二氧化碳排放量 , 37%的甲烷(CH4), 65%的氧化亞氮(N2O)，氧化亞氮這種溫室氣體對全球暖化的影響效應相當於二氧化碳的296倍
根據2008年一份研究報告結論,生產2.2磅牛肉所產生的排碳量,等於一輛中型歐洲轎車行駛155英哩的排碳量,等量的能源足以點亮100瓦的燈泡約20天
諾貝爾獎得主聯合國跨政府氣候變遷小組主席帕卓里博士聲明:” 請減少肉食,肉是排碳量高度密集的商品。… ” “ 個人所能採取減少碳排量的唯一行動就是素食.”
最近一則頭條報導指出比利時的根特市已經採取行動降低碳足跡,並且勇敢決定要求市民實施每週一天無肉.每週四將是無肉日.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8046970.stm
基於肉類對環境的衝擊,我們必需減少消費這種排碳量高度密集的商品做為解決氣候變遷危機的高效率對策. 本次請願呼籲台灣官員們立即採取行動,展現台灣對抗氣候變遷的承諾。
我們需要每個人的力量支持來向政府官員表達台灣必需發揚「禁肉星期一」的必要性。我們希望政府能夠推動每週一作為台灣公民不食用肉製品日，來保護環境並遏阻全球暖化。
———–
We are currently facing unprecedented global warming. Climate Change threatens us all, as individuals and as a planet. Taiwan is ranked 22nd in the world in terms of greenhouse gas (ghg) pollution, that’s a significant 1 % of total global ghg emissions.
According to a 2006 report by the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), entitled Livestock’s Long Shadow: The report found that livestock production produces 18 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions, including 9 percent of all carbon dioxide emissions, 37 percent of methane, and 65 percent of nitrous oxide which is approximately 296 times more potent than CO2 as a global warming gas.
A study in 2008 concluded that the production of 2.2 lbs of beef would cause the same amount of carbon emissions as an average European car driving 155 miles. The amount of energy burnt was enough to light a 100watt bulb for almost 20 days.
Nobel Laureate, Dr. Rajendra Pachauri, head of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has stated, “Please eat less meat; meat is a very carbon intensive commodity …” and “The single action that a person can take to reduce carbon emissions is vegetarianism.”
In recent headlines, the city of Ghent in Belgium has taken steps to reduce its carbon footprint and has made the brave decision to ask its citizens to go meatless one day a week. Every Thursday is now veggie day.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8046970.stm
Due to the impact that meat has on the environment, we need to reduce our consumption of this carbon intensive product as an effective solution to the climate change crisis. This petition calls for Taiwanese officials to take action now that will show Taiwan’s commitment to tackling Climate Change.
We urge the government to promote every Monday as a day when the citizens of Taiwan will abstain from meat products in an effort to protect the environment and halt global warming.
We call on everyone’s support in expressing to Taiwanese officials the need for Taiwan to adopt and promote a meat free Monday.
So please sign this petition and forward it to you friends and family!
Also please take the time to sign our global partner’s meat free Monday petitions which can be found at the link below. Thank you for your efforts!
http://www.meatfreepetition.com

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It's almost like asking ppl with alergies if they are discreet about it. They better not be for their own sake.

And another thing, I'm proud of my choice. I dont mind letting ppl know it is possible to be a vegan, happy and healthy. Why would I want to hide that? If I cause "issues" I can handle them pretty well. But ppl around me, my nearest friends and family have accepted it by now.

It is good that you are a vegan, though, even for your health.

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Just because you order a cheese pizza and take off the cheese, you are a vegan, but then all you have left is white flour and salty tomato sauce for dinner. If you are going to be vegan, then bring on the vegetables! grains! legumes/beans! and of course fruit for dessert!

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Although, a healthy diet, designation irrelevant, can lessen some health risks.

You know, many here like to talk about eating meat leading to colon cancer. But, when they make that statement they neglect to explain that the consumption of fruits, vegetables and fiber negates that risk. As of matter of fact, those studies usually won't mention that either. Why? Agenda. A study is simply a collection of data from a cross section of people. A limited # of specific questions are answered and these questions are aimed at promoting an idea before they're even answered. In the case of meat and health, a study doesn't differentiate between a meat eater who works in a coal mine or a vegetarian marathon runner for example. They are simply 2 people in the study. It doesn't differentiate between a meat eater with family genetic history of illness and a meat eater who eats only lean meats in moderation and exercises regularly. They are simply 2 people in the study. This is NOT scientific research. It's simply the statistical response to a skewed set of questions and we'll never know what info. was not included when the findings are published either.

I'd be surprised if any one of us has never taken a survey or answered a questionnaire where we had to choose an answer that really didn't fit us, but it was the closest one available. Or had to choose between 2 answers that both fit, but could only choose one as an answer. This is the fallibility of "studies". At the end of the day, the only answer you get from a study is "maybe".

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What are these “health reasons” specifically?
Is it just meat allergies?
Or is it another way of saying that you chose this lifestyle to eat healthier without the dependence on meat/animal products?

Let me put it this way…
All of the problems of a vegetarian diet (like possible lack of protein) are avoidable by making sure you’re still eating the right things.
Example: Lack of protein can be solved by eating things like rice and beans, or egg whites if you’re not fully vegan.

On the other hand, all of the problems NOT being a vegetarian (like increased chance for obesity), are avoidable as well, by, once again, making sure you’re eating the right things.
Example: Meat eaters are more likely to be obese, but it’s probably because specific ones aren’t watching what they eat much at all (whereas vegetarians have to watch what they eat at least a little more just to be vegetarian). However, I personally have lost fat by eating lots of lean chicken breast…so eating the right meats can have the opposite effect, making you healthier.

Whether you are a vegetarian or not, watching what you eat, and eating healthy (possibly seeking out a nutritionist to assist you), will help you to be incredibly healthy.
Main point: You don’t NEED to eat meat to be healthy. You don’t NEED to refrain from eating meet to be healthy.
Final note: There may be cases where this isn't true, but you'll know if you're one of these people, and you'll probably be officially diagnosed with something by your doctor.

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Thanks!

well when i was a vegetarian i never encountered any health issue just be sure to drink your vitamins and eat plenty of protein also be sure to drink lots of water as well. o yea and exercise too. when your a vegetarian its the same as being a meat eater….only you have to look at which foods give you protein cause meats WERE your main source of protein.

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