Refer to the Newsela article “Can Eating Less Meat Cool the Climate?”

The author of the PRO argument states that livestock are responsible for much of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Which approach does the author of the CON argument take to address this idea?


Better farming practices will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from livestock more quickly than reducing meant consumption.

The claim that livestock are responsible for any greenhouse gas emissions is an unproven theory.

Studies by Carnegie Mellon University show that shifting to a plant-based diet will decrease greenhouse gas emissions.

The findings of the GLEAM report on livestock and greenhouse gas emissions are questionable because the study was meant to influence the livestock industry.