Costa Rican VP: In order to prevent planetary overheating, we all need to consume less meat and dairy products

Costa Rica’s war on climate change

For many years, the small nation of Costa Rica has been leading the war against the negative affects resulting from climate change.

In Korea, Costa Rica has found an ally in this battle.
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Production from industries is not the only factor that increases CO2 in the environment. Another important factor is the human consumption of animal products like meat and dairy.

“This is also a big problem we have to fix,” he said. “We have to find ways to reduce human consumption made from animal origins that produce pollution.”

In this regard, Piva looks towards the Korean diet which is filled with fruits and vegetables.

Flashback: More North Koreans malnourished as harsh winter leaves country short of food | World news | The Guardian

US aid agencies warn that wheat, barley and potatoes have failed and people are being forced to forage in the wild