Videos- Meat Consumption and Climate Change

Below are two videos that address the isuue of meat and the environment. I have included a glossary for each video. The words in the glossary may come in hand when you write your paragraph later on. 


Choose 1 video. Watch and and answer the questions. Then write what you think about the topic. 


Video 1 :  

Questions 

  1. What are the greenhouse gas emissions associated with animal agriculture according to the United Nations?
  2. How does the greenhouse gas emissions from animal agriculture compare to emissions from cars, planes, trains, and boats combined?
  3. What are the negative environmental impacts of raising animals for food?
  4. What are the consequences of deforestation caused by animal agriculture?
  5. How does eating crops directly  reduce land usage and benefit the environment?
  6. What are the water requirements and environmental impacts associated with raising chickens for meat?


Video 2 :  



Questions 

  1. How does the current food production system contribute to climate change?
  2. According to the UN report, why should we reduce the amount of meat and dairy we consume?
  3. What are some suggestions  by the UN report to reduce the impact of food production on the planet?
  4. What role does Canada play in global emissions and what actions can Canadians take to reduce them?
  5. What are the arguments for and against cutting down on meat consumption in Canada?