There is MORE DEATH AND DESTRUCTION CONSUMING A PLANT BASED DIET than an animal based diet.  When you look at two agricultural systems side by side you are comparing this-

PLANT BASED DIET: the death of millions of microbes and biology due to tilling and/or spraying.  Taking the lives of thousands of insects, rodents, and reptiles when tilling and/or spraying.  Removing habitat and further exposing prey to predators through the destruction of ground cover.  Oh, and plants are also sentient beings, so…

ANIMAL BASED DIET: The death of one large ruminant to feed your entire family for a year. One life. All things eat and are eaten. A food system without animals could cause more harm than good. Well-raised beef is a healthy, sustainable and ethical food.