Factory Farming Environment

Over the last two years, I have become interested in topics relating to animals and the environment, specifically, factory farming. I had a friend who graduated and, after moving off to college, made the transition to veganism. Having been highly influenced by my parents and religions opinions on diet, I had always disregarded vegetarianism and veganism for being ridiculous. However, seeing my friend make such an extreme conversion sparked my interest. I began to do research on factory farming. I started by looking into the treatment of the animals, because I assumed that was the issue. I was surprised to find that factory farming is one of, if not the main cause of nearly every major environmental issue we face today. This includes global warming, deforestation, ocean pollution, declining fish populations, natural resource consumption etc. After a few months of research and quiet of pondering, I decided that I …show more content…
Tracing the Evolutionary History “[Now days] you need some kind of processing technology in order to eat meat.” Humans aren’t hardwired to eat meat the same way carnivores are. Our bodies are not meant to support large amounts of meat. It’s famous for being packed with proteins and fats that are essential to muscle development. Consumption of meat is encouraged and celebrated throughout many cultures worldwide, but it carries with it many consequences. Carnitine, which is a compound found in red meat is linked to atherosclerosis, the hardening and/or clogging of the arteries. The buildup of this plaque can lead to coronary heart disease, carotid artery disease, peripheral artery disease, and chronic kidney disease. A report published by JAMA International Medicine shows evidence that eating red or processed meat can possibly lead to type 2 diabetes. Red meat is also linked to colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, and alzheimer 's disease. These are all risks that are associated with meat heavy