Introduction
The film Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret, is one man's journey to discover the impact animal agriculture has upon the global environment. First released in 2014, co-director Kip Anderson takes a inside look on what seems to be a large conspiracy regarding the harmful nature animal agriculture has upon the environment, and why top environmentalist groups refuse to confront the harmful industry.
Brief Summary
Inspired by the Al-Gore documentary regarding global warming and climate change director Kip Anderson became obsessed with ways in which to help save the environment. Following all the mainstream regimens from shorter showers to biking to reduce fossil fuel emission. However, in his quest to reduce his carbon footprint …show more content…
The reality is many are left in the dark about the situation, and those who do speak out against it put themselves in great danger. Of the few individuals mentioned in the film of those who have chosen to take a stance one is no longer with us. Sister Dorothy Stang, a nun and Brazilian Amazon Watch representative was gunned down by a hired gun for speaking out against a local cattle industry(54:01-53:25). While others such as Howard Lyman, Will Anderson, and Will Potter are carefully watched by government agencies. Lyman even faced a lawsuit regarding his stance on the animal agricultural business as a result of his appearance on the Oprah Winfrey show. Nonetheless, why is this the case what is so dangerous about these individuals point of views? The answer lies according to Potter in the pockets negative views regarding the animal agricultural industry negatively affect the company’s image, and in turn threaten corporate profits. These corporate profits help the economy thrive in one way or another in fact discussing the basics of supply and demand the meat industry would not be as large as it is today if not for the fact that there is a demand for their product. Our continued consumerism has resulted in a billion dollar industry and as a result we are not only harming ourselves, but our environment and
The film Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret, is one man's journey to discover the impact animal agriculture has upon the global environment. First released in 2014, co-director Kip Anderson takes a inside look on what seems to be a large conspiracy regarding the harmful nature animal agriculture has upon the environment, and why top environmentalist groups refuse to confront the harmful industry.
Brief Summary
Inspired by the Al-Gore documentary regarding global warming and climate change director Kip Anderson became obsessed with ways in which to help save the environment. Following all the mainstream regimens from shorter showers to biking to reduce fossil fuel emission. However, in his quest to reduce his carbon footprint …show more content…
The reality is many are left in the dark about the situation, and those who do speak out against it put themselves in great danger. Of the few individuals mentioned in the film of those who have chosen to take a stance one is no longer with us. Sister Dorothy Stang, a nun and Brazilian Amazon Watch representative was gunned down by a hired gun for speaking out against a local cattle industry(54:01-53:25). While others such as Howard Lyman, Will Anderson, and Will Potter are carefully watched by government agencies. Lyman even faced a lawsuit regarding his stance on the animal agricultural business as a result of his appearance on the Oprah Winfrey show. Nonetheless, why is this the case what is so dangerous about these individuals point of views? The answer lies according to Potter in the pockets negative views regarding the animal agricultural industry negatively affect the company’s image, and in turn threaten corporate profits. These corporate profits help the economy thrive in one way or another in fact discussing the basics of supply and demand the meat industry would not be as large as it is today if not for the fact that there is a demand for their product. Our continued consumerism has resulted in a billion dollar industry and as a result we are not only harming ourselves, but our environment and