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Creating a gallon of ethanol consumes about 100 gallons of freshwater. In some regions, ethanol production can take three or more times that amount.
Arsenic compounds are approved as feed additives in the US, and are administered to chickens to speed growth and kill parasites.
The US imports about half of oil consumed.
Over 80% of seafood consumed in the US is imported from other countries. Less than 2% of these imports are inspected by the USDA.
About 29% of the total water footprint of the agricultural sector in the world is related to the production of animal products.
On average, each American flushes 18.5 gal. of water down the toilet every day. More than any other uses like taking showers or washing dishes.
Nearly 70% of swine confinement workers suffer from a respiratory illness or irritation. 58% of workers suffer chronic bronchitis.
41% of energy used in the home is for space heating, which is the #1 energy user in our homes.
A single margherita pizza requires 333 gallons of water, enough to fill almost ten bathtubs!
Together, China and India have 37 percent of the world's population, but are home to just 10.8 percent of the world's water.
65 percent of Americans say that there should be more regulation of fracking for natural gas.
Just 2% of the nation's livestock farms raise 40 percent of all slaughtered animals in the US.
Corn accounts for 8 percent of global water use for crop production.
More than 1,300 gallons are required to produce a 12oz steak.
One egg has a water footprint of 53 gallons.

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