By Simphiwe Ndlovu.
I believe that if all people go vegetarian it will save the environment because when we look at 100 years ago our elders used to eat more plants than meat.
People who were vegetarian looked healthier than people who ate meat. This shows that being vegetarian has more benefits and prevents of diseases.
“The greatest of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated,” said Mahatma Gandhi. For me that meant that nonviolence starts in your mind because if you are used to killing something, it means that you are a murderer.
For instance, China is known for eating animals, and when you look at their country it is not in peace. Instead of killing a life we can make a difference by planting vegetables in our yards and own farms like back in the days. Now it would be different because we will have more oxygen, healthier vegetables and we would save money.
Animal agriculture plays a role in environmental issues like instance climate change, soil degradation, water and air pollution. If more people go vegetarian, it will reduce animal cruelty, and we must not forget that animals have rights too.
