06th Sep2010

Letter: Going vegan is the best way to become energy-efficient

by Anthony Nocella

Originally printed in the Penn State Daily Collegian on September 3, 2010.

I enjoyed reading about Penn State’s creative methods for sustainable living in Thursday’s article “Penn State researches canola as energy source.” However, there is a much cheaper way to make dining halls more sustainable: add more vegan food.

According to an extensive United Nations study, raising animals for food contributes more to climate change than all cars, boats and trains combined.

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