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Vegetarianism Could Save the Planet
A. Students ' Declaration

I hereby declare that this project report has been written by me and no part has been copied from any source other than the ones I have mentioned in the reference.

Topic: Vegetarianism could save the planet. Discuss
Name: Md.Reaz Uddin Yousuf
ID# 504802 Class: EAP-3.01

B. Acknowledgement

One good reason to write a research report is to express publicly one 's gratitude for those who has offered their help during the difficult process of gaining knowledge. I would like to express my gratitude to many people who have contributed to this research endeavor. First, I would like to thank my advisor, Kari & Vicki. Their trust, encouragement, support, and guidance provided an enjoyable atmosphere for me to pursue knowledge and grow intellectually. Without their initial enthusiasm this research would have been quite difficult to undertake. Their constructive criticisms motivated me to explore various aspects of the topic. I am extremely grateful to them as they gave me the immense opportunities and exposure that one would require to complete this research.

Next, I would also like to thank all of my friends and my near & dear ones who let me do my project with freedom, without putting any restrictions and always supporting and inspiring me until the end. Words alone cannot express what I owe them for their encouragement, patience and love which enabled me to complete this paper. The One without Whom my thanksgiving is incomplete is the Almighty ALLAH (GOD); I want to thank the Lord for His continual blessings in my life in addition to all the support He provided me with, through all the above mentioned aspects. I put my trust on Him, and He continues to make my paths straight.

“Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances for survival on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet”-Albert Einstein Various ethical reasons have been recommended for choosing vegetarianism under various



References: Foer J., 2009, ‘Eating animals’, Penguin Group, Great Britain, London, pp: 4-18. Krien A., 2012, ‘Us and them on the importance of animals’, Morry Schwartz, Collingwood VIC, Australia, pp: 6-15. Melle, 2012, ‘Mad cow, E. coli & other health hazards associated with beef’. Viewed 24 May 2012, <http:// greenlivingideas.com/2012/05/16/mad-cow-e-coli-and-other-health-hazards-associated-with-beef/> Omniv, ‘Why Vegetarianism is Wrong’, Viewed 18 May 2012, <http://vegetarians.livejournal.com/462152.html> Saxena M., 2011, ‘The Vegetarian Imperative’, The Johns Hopkins University Press, United States, pp: 31-64. Shahan Z, Vegetarianism and environment, April 2, 2010, Viewed 18 May 2012, <http://greenlivingideas.com/2010/04/02/vegetarianism-environment/> Tudge C., 2002, ‘Food for the future’, Dorling Kindersley limited, London, pp: 14-21.

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