as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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list three reasons why consuming less meat is good for the environment.
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1. eating less meat reduces the emissions of gases like methane, which is a powerful greenhouse gas. 
2. meat production requires an excessive use of resources, such as water and grains.
3. livestock farming often leads to deforestation, which further contributes to global warming.
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