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If Americans include insects as part of their diets, global pollution will decrease. Insects use less water to farm, produce 85% less methane than regular barn animals, and are packed with nutrition. As I analyzed the world population, I discovered that 80% of the world already eats bugs as part of their diets. It’s especially popular in underdeveloped countries. Spreading the popularity to America will be difficult, as the most consumed meat is Chicken, Cows, and Pigs. These animals are mass produced and cause a huge impact on the environment. In conclusion, if we work together to bring insects in American meals, we can decrease global warming and create a sustainable environment.
Publication Date
Fall 11-15-2021
Language
English
Keywords
Insects; Sustainability; Environment; Global warming; Food
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Green, Tahner and Nehls, Kimberly Ph.D., "Did You Eat Your Worms?" (2021). Undergraduate Research Symposium Podium Presentations. 17.
https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/durep_podium/17
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Faculty Mentor: Kimberly Nehls, Ph.D.