There has recently been a very large rise in plant based food options available, however the shift away from agriculture less fast. Plant based eating is not a solution to the global climate crisis however, I think it is a very impactful change that more people should shift their diet towards. Being vegan is not an option in every part of the world however it is a relatively easy diet to follow and thrive on here in Canada.
I think that the government should an additional tax on non free range and non organic animal products and use this money to fund more subsidies that support good farming practices. The tax only needs to be small to gently push consumers towards thinking about the foods they buy and get educated on the topic. This could agricultural farmers could slowly consider switching to crops instead of animals as the demand for meat decreases. Money used from the implemented tax could even help farmers make the switch away from animals. Although consumers might not like having additional taxed, I believe it is fair to add a tax on products that are causing a greater environmental harm, similarly to how plastic bottles get taxed. Not only can this h