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mrs.v · June 23rd, 2008, 11:20 AM

McCartney wants "meat-free Mondays"

Monday, June 23 2008, 14:40 BST
By Simon Reynolds, Entertainment Reporter

Rex Features

Sir Paul McCartney has urged the UK to hold "meat-free Mondays" to reduce carbon emissions.

McCartney told The Grocer that the scheme would alert consumers to the environmental impact of meat production.

He said: "A lot of people go to the gym on a Monday. With meat-free Mondays, it's a bit like going to the gym but with the added advantage of protecting the planet."

McCartney noted that a similar policy had proven successful in Australia.

He added: "One of the most significant conclusions of the recent report on climate change was that we should eat less meat. This is not the Vegetarian Society that said that. It's the UN."

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mrs.v Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: highway jammed with broken heroes Posts: 20,350	Paul McCartney wants "meat-free Mondays" McCartney wants "meat-free Mondays" Monday, June 23 2008, 14:40 BST By Simon Reynolds, Entertainment Reporter Rex Features Sir Paul McCartney has urged the UK to hold "meat-free Mondays" to reduce carbon emissions. McCartney told The Grocer that the scheme would alert consumers to the environmental impact of meat production. He said: "A lot of people go to the gym on a Monday. With meat-free Mondays, it's a bit like going to the gym but with the added advantage of protecting the planet." McCartney noted that a similar policy had proven successful in Australia. He added: "One of the most significant conclusions of the recent report on climate change was that we should eat less meat. This is not the Vegetarian Society that said that. It's the UN." Showbiz - News - McCartney wants "meat-free Mondays" - Digital Spy __________________