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Proposal Details

Proposal ID	1192
Proposal	2024 Platform Amendment to III Ecological Sustainability, A Climate Change, 7, c
Presenter	Animal Rights Committee
Floor Manager	Holly Hart
Phase	Closed
Discussion	05/06/2024 - 05/26/2024
Voting	05/27/2024 - 06/02/2024
Result	Failed
Presens Quorum	30 0.6666
Consens Quorum	45 0.6666 of Yes and No Votes

Background

Rationale for these revisions to the Platform:

We have long known that Animal Farming contributes greatly to Greenhouse Gasses, and that the Methane from ruminant animals is hugely more disastrous than CO2 emissions. It is fortunate that by eliminating methane production, there is a rapid decrease in Greenhouse Gas. Cutting methane emissions is the fastest opportunity we have to immediately slow the rate of global warming, even as we decarbonize our energy systems. Methane has more than 80 times the warming power of carbon dioxide over the first 20 years after it reaches the atmosphere. Even though CO2 has a longer-lasting effect, methane sets the pace for warming in the near term. Therefore, if we truly want to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 95% by 2050 over 1990 levels, then it is necessary to end the use of animals in farming. Additionally, the land/water resources used; the pollution of our waterways; and global biodiversity loss to raise domestic animals, regardless of the methods used, for food is immense.

Proposal

Chapters of the platform and letters of plank being addressed:
III. Ecological Sustainability
A. Climate Change

Proposal:

III. A. 7. c

Current Language:
Encourage the use of regenerative agricultural techniques

Revised Language:
Encourage the use of animal-free agricultural techniques

Resources

None

References

CONTACT: GPUS Animal Rights Committee
Craig Seeman
Animal Rights Committee Co-Chair
email: cseeman@optonline.net

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