The material contained in this article, by June Cleeland, is not for the faint-hearted, and many may find it highly disturbing. These reports concern sinister and barbaric practices against live beings.

A short article that answers that vexing question, asserting that evidence of meat-eating by human ancestors is "no rational defense" for continuing the practice.

Long briefing kit of facts about rainforest destruction, resource depletion, global warming, world hunger, human disease, animal suffering, and the connection of those topics to meat-eating.

An examination of the ethical, environmental, and nutritional arguments for and against vegetarianism.

Provides a guide for becoming a vegetarian, nutritional information, and trivia.

Examines three main reasons for becoming a vegetarian, from perspectives of health, environmental considerations and avoiding cruelty to animals.

A US cattle rancher who won't eat meat speaks out about the ill effects of meat products on the environment and human health. Introduction by Ralph Nader, book excerpt, reviews and online purchase.

Examines the reasons to become a vegetarian such as ethics, health, and environmental issues.

Graphic site on reasons not to eat meat and other animal rights issues.

Argues that America's meat-based diet costs the country billions of dollars in health care costs and environmental destruction, so it's time for an excise tax on meat.

Discusses the negative impact of the meat industry on the world.