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2 Protect the environment Eating less meat can conserve Energy, Water and land. • 1 calorie of beef protein takes over 70 times more e nergy than soy bean protein. • The meat is estimated to contribute around 14.5% of greenhouse gas emisions. • Animal protein needs 3-5 times more water than plant protein • It takes around 15kg of grains or soybeans to produce 1kg of beef, increasing pressure on land resources. 54