What are some environmental reasons to go vegetarian?

Question: What are some environmental reasons to go vegetarian?

Say the word “vegetarian” and many people will immediately picture the stereotype of the granola-munching, Birkenstocks and tie-dye wearing, dreadlocked hippie in a Greenpeace tee. What exactly does tofu and granola have to do with environmentalism? If you want to find out why so many environmentalists are vegetarian, read on.

Answer: There are many reasons to go vegetarian if you care about the environment! Here are just a few: Fossil Fuels
Forest and Rainforest Depletion in the Americas
Water Pollution, Water Usage and the Destruction of the Ocean