Arguments Against Vegetarianism
How can one person can save 33,000 gallons of water a month? Some may say it is impossible, but the answer is simple - vegetarianism. A vegetarian is a person who does not eat meat of any kind. There are many reasons a person may decide to go vegetarian including ethical, health, or environmental. Vegetarians can be traced back into early history but, in today’s world, vegetarianism is on the rise as a concern for climate change is too. Major portions of the population are taking a stance against meat producing industries and changing their diets. Meat production is a huge contributor to pollution and climate change. Eating meat can also have a toll on one’s health. In order to change the course of rapid climate change, the population has
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Research of Charles Darwin in the Theory of Evolution shows humans evolved from animals and therefore we experience very similar feelings and emotions. The intellect of animals and humans is separated by degree only. Although many believe humans evolved hunting for meat only, the statement is false, “Despite the stereotype of early man as a fierce hunter of animals for their food, many scientists believe that most human ancestors were actually hunter-gatherers, who primarily ate nuts, seeds, fruits, and vegetables, occasionally substituted by meat” (“Introduction to Vegetarianism: Current Controversies”). Vegetarianism, although can be traced back into early history, is a current topic that is being discussed globally. New discoveries in Greenhouse Gases and water pollution have caused people to research more into this diet and how it can help not only a single person's health, but the health of millions around the world. Keeping the planet healthy, or destroying it with continuous pollution, is controlled by human activity. Activities humans engage in today, will affect future generations to come. Being conscious of the effect one has on the planet will help make the choice to create a better
Research of Charles Darwin in the Theory of Evolution shows humans evolved from animals and therefore we experience very similar feelings and emotions. The intellect of animals and humans is separated by degree only. Although many believe humans evolved hunting for meat only, the statement is false, “Despite the stereotype of early man as a fierce hunter of animals for their food, many scientists believe that most human ancestors were actually hunter-gatherers, who primarily ate nuts, seeds, fruits, and vegetables, occasionally substituted by meat” (“Introduction to Vegetarianism: Current Controversies”). Vegetarianism, although can be traced back into early history, is a current topic that is being discussed globally. New discoveries in Greenhouse Gases and water pollution have caused people to research more into this diet and how it can help not only a single person's health, but the health of millions around the world. Keeping the planet healthy, or destroying it with continuous pollution, is controlled by human activity. Activities humans engage in today, will affect future generations to come. Being conscious of the effect one has on the planet will help make the choice to create a better