Vegetarianism in the political debate

An in-depth analysis of the different and significant impacts of the livestock sector on the environment and health, gives us an idea about the great responsibility of animal production in the degradation of land, soil and water, biodiversity reduction, climate change, deforestation and the exponential growth of so-called "modern diseases" resulting from the consumption of animal products. Due to the magnitude of its impacts, livestock is one of the two or three sectors with the most severe impacts on key environmental issues at all levels, from local to global. An approach to this issue requires urgent attention, as mentioned by numerous reports of institutions of world renown. "Vegetarianism in political debate" tries to bring evidence-based information to the general public on the urge for a serious debate with valid arguments about the unsustainability of the current system of production of animal products and the chance to obtain environmental and health benefits arising from the adoption of a vegetarian diet. Inciting skepticism, it is intended that the reader critically ponders over his eating habits which had been imposed on them since childhood. Recognizing these as a cultural pattern that must be modified in order to get a better life quality and a reduced economic and environmental impact caused by meat consumption.

Author: Fatima Madonna

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Publication Date: Sep 12, 2014

Number of Pages: 266 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 1501022067

ISBN-13: 9781501022067