MEAT is one of the most controversial topics in discussions about environmental conservation and sustainability, which is why is it unsurprising that most governments avoid the issue entirely. The Hong Kong government’s website on climate change, for instance, covers details surrounding various initiatives underway as well as listing ways individuals can reduce their own carbon footprint. Notably absent, however, is any mention of meat and livestock.
According to the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), the livestock industry accounts for 14.5 percent of global greenhouse
