Short version: the weather is cranky and getting worse, and it's probably our fault. Here is his presentation:
Presentation by dpreston1441 on Scribd
Mario followed up with a compelling presentation on vegetarianism. Mario is one of the most compelling speakers we've seen so far-- he started by asking us to take out our ear buds and turn off our electronics, because this is a topic that is important to him. As a speaker, this guy is off the charts. He told us that some of his images were graphic, and invited squeamish classmates to look away-- but he also reminded us that, "If factory farming isn't good enough for your eyes, how can it be good enough for your stomach?"
Just five months ago, Mario was a huge meat-eater. But then he learned some things that completely changed his perspective on issues from protein/health to economics to the environment (animal agriculture --> 18% of greenhouse gas/ more than transportation? Jeez!!!) to animal cruelty. Check out his Prezi, below. I may finally have to order from the other side of the menu.
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