The United Nations Environment Report 2010 An issue that we NEED to address…. Agricultural production accounts for a staggering 70% of the global freshwater consumption, 38% of the total land use, and 14% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. We must start looking into our everyday activities if we truly want a green economy – for developed and developing countries. Agriculture and food consumption are identified as one of the most important drivers of environmental pressures, especially habitat change, climate change, water use and toxic emissions. Our world is too precious. If each person cut out red meat one day a week, if each family skipped the cheese on their sandwich for lunch, if each community started a garden, the impact would be significant. Our children’s children will thank you! 🙂