Alongside this action, we recognize that raising animals for meat requires using large
stretches of land. So, reducing the consumption of meat is a great alternative for
people who want to become more eco-friendly. Schools have a significant impact on
the lives of teenagers, so the introduction of vegetarian or vegan meal programs in
schools has the potential to be an enormous success and can become a habit in the life
of lots of people. Currently, in Trinidad and Tobago, the government provides
vegetarian meals to all schools called 'box lunches.' Further, some schools in India, and
Trinidad and Tobago are strictly a 'No Meat Zone'; and they provide only vegetarian
meals in their box lunches and cafeteria. This type of program has been proven to be a
success that can be modelled throughout the world.
Deforestation causes loss of habitat, negatively impacts the water cycle, and destroys
soil quality so crops don't grow. Youth of the world believe that the key to preventing
deforestation lies in drastic action and funding of tree planting initiatives and a
more plant-based diet. Only then will we grow closer to ending the climate crisis.
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