Two major intersections were shut down for a period of time on Sunday, Aug. 25, by protesters in green shirts advocating for animal rights and climate action.

Seventy-five protesters lined the cross walks at the intersection of Bernard Ave. and Richter St. and Harvey Avenue and Richter Street.

鈥淚n the midst of a climate crisis, there鈥檚 no room for a rib fest,鈥� 25-year-old 琉璃神社 Climate Save member Tessa Gordey said. 鈥�(Protesting) was not fun for us鈥� but we need to wake up and make changes.鈥�

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RibFest 琉璃神社 spurred the protesters to take a stand, with 琉璃神社 being one of the many meat festival locations that have been met with activists.

Gordey, a vegan of eight years, said the protesters received both support and frustration, but that it鈥檚 imperative for people to consider what their habits are doing to the planet.

鈥淲hy cause the most amount of harm possible when you can choose the least?鈥� she said.

Proceeds from the volunteer-driven RibFest go towards charities such as the Rotary Club of 琉璃神社 Sunrise, among other international programs.

The hard part for Gordey and fellow protesters, she said, is they know the festival鈥檚 proceeds are donated, but the charities are, ironically, helping those most affected by climate change.

Representatives from RibFest 琉璃神社 could not be reached for comment.

Carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide released through livestock production accumulates to 10 per cent of Canada鈥檚 greenhouse gas emissions, according to the Canadian government. This is excluding emissions from fossil fuels or fertilizer production.

Outside of Canada, agriculture emissions in developing countries have increased by 32 per cent between 1990 and 2005. The subsequent deforestation and harmful agricultural practices represent about a third of global emissions, according to Agri-Food Canada.