Generation Carbon: It’s time to start. How bad is it for our Earth if you... eat a It’s not just about eating the burger — it’s about all it took to get the burger to cheeseburger? your plate. The food most likely needed machines to be made, and big trucks to get it to stores. Each of those releases a lot of carbon. And before that, there was the cow. Cows need a ton of land and water — so much more than vegetables do. They also burp out methane — a greenhouse gas that traps heat and makes our Earth warmer. Answer: Not so great. For now, try to reduce the amount of meat you eat. 45 | Check out The Carbon Almanac to learn more.