A for Animals
Introduction
The world is facing a global environmental crisis, with the expansion of industrial agriculture being a significant contributor to this issue. The growing demand for animal products has triggered widespread deforestation, leading to severe biodiversity loss.
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Deforestation and Loss of Biodiversity
In the Amazon, forests are being cleared at an unprecedented rate to make way for cattle grazing and crop fields for animal feed. The production of animal-based foods has become one of the main drivers of massive deforestation.
According to the United Nations, human activities such as deforestation, overfishing, and pollution have put up to one million plant and animal species at risk of extinction. This loss of biodiversity is catastrophic, as the diversity of life on Earth ensures clean air, fresh water, and fertile soil, all of which are essential for maintaining resilient ecosystems.