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Scotland, Nov 1: The carbon emission is a grave matter of concern all over the world. Global climatic changes and the green house effects are considered as the after effect of the increasing level of pollution level. The Scottish government’s bid to restrict the carbon emission is gaining momentum, and it will get intensified in the coming years.

A conference was organised aiming to create awareness about the adverse effects of carbon emission and there by paving way for low-carbon economy. The head of the Climate Change Bill Team, Susie Gledhill after attending the conference said: “The man-made climate change was real and it is not a matter for debate, action is needed. Officials are working out ways Scotland could cut carbon emission by 80 per cent by 2050, but it would need a collective effort.”

She further added that: “The 80 per cent target is incredibly ambitious - we want to go down to 20 per cent of 1990 emissions. If you imagine trying to squeeze the juice of a lemon or an orange, it’s the juice out of the last bit that’s the most difficult.”

The conference was organised by consultants BRE. The panel on Intergovernmental Climate Change concluded that human activity is the major cause of global warming and recommended quick action to get rid of the adversities.

Industries are the key role in reducing carbon emission. While commenting on the economic consequences of the drive to cut green house gases, Ms Gledhill said: The Scottish government is well aware of that. We have to be practical about where it is appropriate for us to take a lead. There will always be times when there are things that are crucial and you cannot share with competitors but there are a number of things that are just best practice about how you need to motivate staff to switch off computers and lights and car-sharing schemes.”

Tackling climate changes and carbon emission is not just the responsibility of the government but it is also the responsibility of all of us and a collective effort is needed in this regard to save the world for the future generation.

November, 1

Good news for all gourmets, now savor red meat without any threat of cancer. It was known that earlier few scientific reports showed signs of worries for the people consuming red meat. The report suggested consumption of red meat could lead to cancer, but on the contrary the Scottish food industry came strong on this report urging the fact that red meat is a good source of proteins, vitamins and minerals. There is no harm in having the odd hamburger or bacon sandwich said the food industry people.

All the fuss started after the World Cancer Research Fund’s report telling people to skip the consumption of red meat including ham and bacon and guided them to eat less than 500 grams of cooked red meat a week. Slashing the claims one of the world’s leading cancer specialist Prof. Karol Sikora said red meat and bacon is not harmful.

The studies also shows that about forty percent of the UK women are suffering from iron deficiency and if they would avoid having red meat then the situation would worsen. If we look into the sales meter of last year, the Scottish red meat stood to about £1.4 billion business with more than 27,000 people employed. The health experts and various other people associated to the food industry suggested people to consume good quality meat to stay healthy. There are no signs of worry for people till the time they are having a balanced diet and healthy eating habits said a QMS spokeswoman.

So next time you much your tempting hamburger enjoy till the last bite without any worries.