a. Some people say that meat-eaters contribute to global warming. Explain this point of view. ( 2 marks) b. Why is vegetarianism considered to be more “energy efficient”? (1 marks) BI IU – Biology 5. Research either a Canadian technology or a project intended to help nourish expanding populations. The Impact of Meat-Eaters on Global Warming

The Impact of Meat-Eaters on Global Warming

The debate surrounding the environmental impacts of meat-eaters has been ongoing for decades. It is argued that meat-eaters directly contribute to global warming through their dietary choices. This is because raising livestock for food production is an incredibly energy-intensive process that releases large amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The livestock industry is among the top contributors to global warming and is responsible for 18 percent of all global human-caused greenhouse gas emissions, according to a study published in the journal Science of the Total Environment (Bhaduri et al., 2016). In addition to this, the livestock industry requires large amounts of land and water which can lead to deforestation and water scarcity. The clearing of land for grazing and feed production leads to the destruction of habitats, reducing biodiversity and further contributing to global warming (Garlick, 2022). It is for these reasons that vegetarianism is considered to be more energy efficient. Vegetarianism reduces the demand for livestock, meaning fewer resources are used for food production. This saves energy and reduces the amount of land and water required. Additionally, vegetarian diets are more nutrient-dense and require fewer resources to produce, resulting in fewer emissions. Cont…