More facts from Cowspiracy: Animal agriculture is responsible for 18 percent of greenhouse gas emissions, more than all transportation combined. Transportation is responsible for 13% of all greenhouse gas emissions. Livestock and their byproducts account for at least 32,000 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) per year, or 51% of all worldwide greenhouse gas emissions. Fracking (hydraulic fracturing) water use ranges from 70-140 billion gallons annually. Animal agriculture use ranges from 34-76 trillion gallons of water annually. One hamburger requires 660 gallons of water to produce – the equivalent of 2 months’ worth of showers. 477 gallons of water are required to produce 1 pound of eggs; 900 gallons of water are needed for cheese. 1,000 gallons of water are required to produce 1 gallon of milk.
Posted on: Sun, 04 Jan 2015 18:50:46 +0000
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