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Veganism and Your Carbon Footprint

In this episode, host Sean A. Russell explores how what’s on your plate affects the planet, your health, and even the communities around factory farms. From Dr. Sailesh Rao’s groundbreaking research on animal agriculture’s global impact to new scientific data from Frontiers in Nutrition , you’ll discover how shifting toward a Vegan diet can dramatically reduce your carbon footprint while…

Vegans Explore Podcast

Episode 12 · Nov 12, 2025 · 4 min

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The True Source of Emissions

Animal agriculture produces more greenhouse gases than all global transportation combined. Methane from livestock, deforestation for grazing land, and waste decomposition all accelerate global warming.

The Human Cost of Factory Farming

Communities living near industrial farms often face polluted air and contaminated water. Many experience higher rates of asthma, respiratory illness, and exposure to toxic gases. Workers are also at risk from unsafe conditions and chemical exposure.