It is commonly argued that a vegetarian or vegan diet is better for the environment. Why?

It is commonly argued that a vegetarian or vegan diet is better for the environment. Why? Watch the following video by ASAPScience and read the linked articles to answer the questions for this unit’s discussion topic.Watch the video “What if the world went vegetarian?” and describe in one paragraph at least one environmental impact of raising animals for human consumption.According to the National Resources Defense Council, what single food results in the largest release of carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent per pound of food?Look at “The Water We Eat” infographic and the USGS “Water Content of Foods” pages. List at least 2 high water products that you use.Read the ASU Now article about the environmental impact of the protein we consume. Which three protein-rich foods were the LEAST or the MOST sustainable – you pick which you prefer to discuss (.Are you willing to reduce your consumption of high impact foods, and/or to consume foods that are most sustainable, in order to help the environment? Why or why not? Would you be willing to eat a vegetarian or vegan diet? If not, would you be willing to shift to a meat that has a smaller impact on the environment (like chicken or insects… yes, insects! See the article linked above)? Why or why not?