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Watch: Would you eat less meat to help protect the planet?

Would you eat less meat to help protect the planet?

Globally, the UN estimates that livestock production makes up more than 14% of all man-made greenhouse gases.

The Climate Change Advisory Council is highlighting how changing to a diet containing less meat - as well as less salt, fat and sugar - can significantly reduce those emissions.

It wants a public information campaign to encourage that switch.

We asked people in Newbridge, Co Kildare, if they would make a change.

Watch the video to see what they said.