Up to 75% of Water Withdrawals in California’s San Joaquin Valley Given to Livestock
Whether in times of drought or not, this abuse of our Earth's resources is unforgiveable. "Fresh water constitutes just 2.5% of all water...
Drought-Stricken California is Nation's Leading Producer of Water-Intensive Dairy
California, a drought-stricken state with a near-desert climate, is the country’s leading producer of perhaps the most water-instensive...
Thirsty Cows Come From California: Drought-Stricken State is Leading Producer of Water-Intensive Dai
The California Milk Advisory Board still actually publicizes that 1.77 million massive, thirsty dairy cows are being reared right here in...
Free From Harm: Feeding Grain Crop to Farmed Animals a Staggering Waste of Natural Resources
"Feeding half the world’s edible grain crop to farmed animals is not only a grossly inefficient use of protein, it is also a staggering...
Gentle World: Large Industries Benefit From the Inefficiency of Animal Agriculture
This article explains how multiple large industries benefit from the waste and inefficiency necessitated by animal agriculture – and how...
Waterfootprint.org: 29% of the World's Freshwater is Used For Animal Production
According to Cowspiracy, who cite waterfootprint.org in this graphic, 29% of the world's freshwater is used for animal production....
Slate: A Single Steak Dinner Uses Almost a Lifetime's Worth of Drinking Bottled Water
"A single steak dinner uses as much water as almost a lifetime (61½ years’ worth, to be exact) of drinking bottled water." – Slate Read...
Meatless Monday Campaign: Producing 1 Pound of Beef Uses As Much Water As Taking 60 Showers
While the exact figures can vary, the consensus is that beef isn't what's for dinner if you want to save water (on Mondays or any other...
Dr. Oppenlander: "The Long-Term Solution to Our Looming Freshwater Crises Can Be Found on Our Plates
"The long-term solution to our looming freshwater crises can be found on our plates. Why wait until we run out of water? Make the change...
One Green Planet: Majority of Crops Grown Worldwide Go Toward Feeding Livestock, Not People
"The reality is, the majority of crops grown worldwide do not go towards feeding people, they become feed for livestock." – One Green...
