In the US, meat consumption by pets generates 64 million tons of CO2 annually. That’s the equivalent of driving 13.6 million cars. And if all the dogs and cats in America were a nation, it would be the world’s fifth largest in terms of meat consumption. That’s meat which could go to hungry humans. But doesn’t. Meanwhile, simply owning a big dog generates 2.5 tons of CO2 a year (twice as much as driving an average car).
Is your pet killing the planet? | The Spectator
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Most cats and dogs would cease to exist if not for humans.and pets. This sounds like species- icide.
