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The group cites the United Nations ActNow campaign, which focuses on the deceleration of global warming and climate change, as well as Canadasa国际传媒檚 June 2019 declaration of a national climate change emergency as large reasons the group is choosing to amp up their protests.

Both the UN and Canada state livestock production as a large contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.

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sa国际传媒淭he destruction of rainforests to create land for agriculture, along with growing demand for meat, are major contributors to the increasing greenhouse gases which are taking a significant toll on climate and global food security,sa国际传媒� reads the UNsa国际传媒檚 campaign materials.

Glaser said KCS is planning their next protest on Sept. 9, but have yet to pin down the final details.

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