Persuasive Essay AssignmentThe purpose of this essay is to develop a clear argument in the form of a well-formed, compelling academic thesis statement, and support it through a well-organized, logical
Thesis: Americans should convert to a vegetarian diet in order to reduce the damage to forests which protect against global warming, to reduce the damage to the environment, and to protect their health.
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S: “Livestock are also responsible for almost two-thirds (64 percent) of anthropogenic ammonia emissions, which contribute significantly to acid rain and acidification of ecosystems” (Steinfeld, et al., 2006).
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S: “Expansion of livestock production is a key factor in deforestation, especially in Latin America where the greatest amount of deforestation is occurring -- 70 percent of previous forested land in the Amazon is occupied by pastures, and feed crops cover a large part of the remainder” (Steinfeld, et al., 2006).
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References
Steinfeld, H., Gerber, P., Wassenaar, T. D., Castel, V., Rosales, M., Rosales, M., & de Haan, C. (2006). Livestock's long shadow: environmental issues and options. Food & Agriculture Org.
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