BALLOT: Would you give it all up to save the world?

It said that with the global population expected to reach 9.1 billion by 2050, it will be impossible to keep up with demand for meat and dairy products.

"Impacts from agriculture are expected to increase substantially due to population growth increasing consumption of animal products.

"Unlike fossil fuels, it is difficult to look for alternatives: people have to eat.

"A substantial reduction of impacts would only be possible with a substantial worldwide diet change, away from animal products."

But as comments on one of our letters here prove, it's not easy convincing people to give up their bacon butties, never mind eggs and milk too.

So if the UN was right in its forecast, would you consider changing your diet to cut out all meat and dairy products?

You might think that the potential impact would be generations away - if it came at all, so there is no point making an effort now, especially if it's left up to billions of individuals.

On the other hand you may be in the camp that thinks this is a warning we should all heed. You may think that making the drastic change now would save the children of the future.

So a simple question for today - would you go vegan to save the world?

Please vote in our poll and share your thoughts in the comment box below, especially if you are already a vegetarian or vegan - please take a moment to tell us why.

• This ballot question comes courtesy of reader pudniw_gib who suggested it on our forums. To offer your ideas for a ballot, click here.