Read this excerpt: Well, according to a United Nations' report cited on the
Mother Nature Network site, the production, consumption,
and disposal of meat results in - get ready – 70 percent
of the world's water consumption, a full 38 percent of the
world's land use, and almost 20 percent of all greenhouse
gas emissions.
Why does the author cite this information in the article?
A. To criticize those who don't support serious environmental issues
B. To prove that vegans are healthier than people who eat meat
products
C. To show that meat eaters practice disgusting and unhealthy
habits
D. To respond to the counterclaim that veganism is bad for the
environment

Westridge, ohio — more than 600 transportation employees went on strike at midnight last night after the westridge city council rejected their demand for a 10% pay increase. the strike affects all bus and rail services throughout westridge and the neighboring communities of turlock, smithfield, and lowell grove. "we hoped we would not be forced to strike, but until our demands are met, we really have no choice," said wanda thompson, a representative of the transportation employees union. "we simply don't get paid what we deserve." members of the westridge city council see the situation differently. "our employees already earn 6% more than the state average for similar transportation jobs," said raoul cobian, president of the westridge city council. hopefully the two groups can come to an agreement soon and bring this unnecessary strike to an end. what is the common name for the underlined information in the article?