Anthropocentric idealism is destroying the earth; to believe humans are the most important being on the planet is ridiculous, and extremely selfish. Because of this ideal, non domestic animals are considered of lesser value, and are used for our benefit (whether it be for food, clothing, or other goods.) These animals are not afforded the rights that all living beings deserve- the right to a pain free life and the right to live. This is what vegans fight for, they fight for animal rights, and the end of animal based products to create a healthier and more humane earth. Veganism is a lifestyle that aims to avoid as much abuse and exploitation of animals as possible. It is beneficial towards the earth and animal welfare because it informs the public of the inhumane practices of food industries, creates awareness of animal testing, and aims to reduce the impact of climate change caused by animal agriculture. Factory farming is one of the least cared about animal rights issue there is, and it’s simply because many people value the products these animals provide rather than their lives. There is evidence of the cruel acts done to farm animals- videos documenting accounts of animal cruelty are released monthly by activists, it’s simply because people either do not care or are not well informed on the issue. PETA is one vegan activist group that attempts to raise awareness in the public of how animals are treated in factory farms. They use incognito investigations into corporations, marches, and even sit ins to do this. Although they can be extreme, these actions are what inform the public of what is happening behind factory doors, a place many of us will never be able to see ourselves. Benefits of Veganism 4 BENEFITS OF VEGANISM ON ANIMAL WELFARE PETA and other vegan activist organisations are here to expose animal abuse in farming because large corporate farms do not want these secrets released. They want to have a perfect image and a thicker pocketbook because all they see are dollar signs, not a living being with the ability to feel. These cases are so horrific people convert to a meat free diet at the sight of them. There is one case documented by Activists with Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) that had shocked me. It is about an egg laying hen named Mei Hua. Mei Hua was one of the animals rescued in an investigation of a Whole Foods Farm. The Whole Foods Farms were titled for being humane and having animal welfare in their best interest, but that was not the case. When found, Mei Hua, was malnourished, unable to move, and left to die in the back of a cage. Although close to death, she was able to survive by eating the huge amount of feces that had collected around her
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EpiSkin™, EpiDerm™ and SkinEthic are reconstructed models of human skin which demonstrate similarities to real human tissue. They have been modeled as useful for the testing of corrosivity and irritancy of makeup brands, and have saved the lives of thousands of rabbits whom would have been subjected to cruel torture without their creation. This is just one alternative, but imagine if, in the future, animal testing becomes obsolete. The world will be a more humane place. Veganism is not just a diet, it is a mindset and a way of life. There is no tolerance or the support for any business profiting from animal exploitation because they do not want to fund the unnecessary testing and suffering of millions of animals.
Along with being beneficial towards animal welfare, veganism is beneficial towards the Earth’s health. By going vegan, the impact of climate change and pollution can be reduced, while saving water and other limited resources for our usage. Global warming is a major threat to the global environment yet, only carbon dioxide emissions are called the main culprits behind it when that is not the case. In a recent study, it was shown that methane from animal waste is 25- 100 times more responsible for global warming than transportation exhaust and carbon dioxide, which is responsible for only 13% of all greenhouse gas emissions. But by overlooking this fact, environmental organisations are missing a crucial step and individual can take to reduce global warming. By adopting a vegan
EpiSkin™, EpiDerm™ and SkinEthic are reconstructed models of human skin which demonstrate similarities to real human tissue. They have been modeled as useful for the testing of corrosivity and irritancy of makeup brands, and have saved the lives of thousands of rabbits whom would have been subjected to cruel torture without their creation. This is just one alternative, but imagine if, in the future, animal testing becomes obsolete. The world will be a more humane place. Veganism is not just a diet, it is a mindset and a way of life. There is no tolerance or the support for any business profiting from animal exploitation because they do not want to fund the unnecessary testing and suffering of millions of animals.
Along with being beneficial towards animal welfare, veganism is beneficial towards the Earth’s health. By going vegan, the impact of climate change and pollution can be reduced, while saving water and other limited resources for our usage. Global warming is a major threat to the global environment yet, only carbon dioxide emissions are called the main culprits behind it when that is not the case. In a recent study, it was shown that methane from animal waste is 25- 100 times more responsible for global warming than transportation exhaust and carbon dioxide, which is responsible for only 13% of all greenhouse gas emissions. But by overlooking this fact, environmental organisations are missing a crucial step and individual can take to reduce global warming. By adopting a vegan