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Paris Olympics Turns Vegan To Reduce Carbon Footprint & Reduce Animal Protein Consumption

To tackle the problem of global warming, the Paris Olympics is turning vegan.

by Tooba Shaikh
Paris Olympics Turns Vegan To Reduce Carbon Footprint & Reduce Animal Protein Consumption

It is important to be mindful of the environmental impact and carbon footprints left in the wake of our daily lives. These impacts increase significantly at sporting events like the Paris Olympics. Hence, in order to tackle the problem of global warming, the Paris Olympics is turning vegan. Well, not entirely though. Here are all of the important details that you would need to know about this particular update regarding the Paris Olympics.

Paris Olympics Turns Vegan To Reduce Carbon Footprint

According to an article which was recently published by The Indian Express or IE, 60 per cent of the meal options offered at the Paris Olympics will be vegan. This is because France is known throughout the world for its meats and cheeses and skipping them entirely would not be feasible at a global event like this.

The carbon footprint at the Paris Olympics is estimated to be 1.58 million metric tonnes of CO2. This is lower than both the Tokyo Olympics as well as the London Olympics. London Olympics had carbon emissions measuring 3.4 million metric tonnes and Tokyo emitted 1.93 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide.

Apart from the drastic shift in food habits, Paris Olympics is also urging participants and audiences alike to use public transport. Contingent countries have already been convinced to travel via trains instead of planes. Moreover, bicycles are also available for local transport.

Also Read: Paris: River Seine Opens Up For Swimming After Being Polluted For 100 Years; Mayor Takes A Swim To Prove Transformation

Here Is Why Changing Food Habits Is So Important

The IE article, citing the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, states that as much as 15 per cent of the global greenhouse gas emissions are caused by growing cattle for food.

Furthermore, the country aims to make an example of the event to show that such large-scale events can also be conducted in a manner that is friendly to the environment.

Also Read: 3 Indian Baristas Of Costa Coffee To Participate In Paris 2024 Olympics; To Serve Fans & Athletes At 7 Venues Across Paris

Are you a vegan? Do you think changing individual food habits is more impactful for the environment than changing the lifestyle habits of billionaires who use private jets? Let us know in the comments section below!

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First Published: July 24, 2024 11:33 AM