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why vegan- for the environment
Most wars are fought over control of natural resources: land, water, oil, and minerals. Yet, animal agriculture is by far the largest consumer and despoiler of natural resources. Animal farming is a major cause of clear-cutting, where forests are wiped away to create pastures for cattle and other ruminants. The rain and melting snow that runs off animal feed, croplands and factory farms dumps more pollution into our lakes, streams, and estuaries than all other human activities combined. Read more about the catastrophic effects that raising animals for food has on our natural environment.
Additionally, according to the 2006 report published by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, the livestock sector generates 18% of all greenhouse gas emissions as measured in CO2 equivalent- more than all forms of transportation combined! Find out more at Bite Global Warming.
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