Abstract
The beef industry is harmful to the environment and human health and alternative solutions must be implemented in order to mitigate the effects of climate change. Water and grain are used in agriculture in abundance despite the negative environmental effects it causes. Cattle are the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions in the sector, also contributing to climate change. Antibiotics are used in large quantities without regard to potential future consequences. One potential solution for this problem is lab-grown beef, which demands very little from the consumer and would take pressure off the environmental issues the beef industry creates. Lab-grown beef is becoming increasingly more affordable and can be made to cater to the liking of the consumer. Alternative solutions include encouraging individuals to go vegetarian or consume less meat and more plant-based foods, however this solution has proven to be relatively ineffective as the beef industry continues to grow.
Recommended Citation
Grass, Stephanie
(2019)
"Negative Impacts of the Beef Industry: Lab-Grown Meat,"
WRIT: Journal of First-Year Writing: Vol. 2:
Iss.
2, Article 7.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25035/writ.02.02.07
Available at:
https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/writ/vol2/iss2/7
DOI
https://doi.org/10.25035/writ.02.02.07
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