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A frack job used 4.5 million gallons, of which a amount approximately 10 to 40 percent flows back to the surface as toxic water.
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.
Only 1.3 percent of freshwater is surface waters like lakes and rivers.
In February 2012, financial speculation added an extra $.56 per gallon of gasoline at the pump.
Only.007% of all water on earth is accessible for direct human use.
Irradiation destroys niacin and vitamins in eggs, including up to 24% of vitamin A at one-third the FDA approved radiation level.
Crop irrigation accounts for 31 percent of all freshwater withdrawals in the U.S.
41% of energy used in the home is for space heating, which is the #1 energy user in our homes.
Producing 2.2 pounds of beef takes enough energy to light a 100 watt bulb for twenty days.
Analysts predict that over the next decade, $800 billion - $1.2 trillion will be invested in the solar industry globally.
Livestock farming contributes to 18% of the global warming effect, more than emissions from every car, train and plane on Earth.
One pound of potatoes has a water footprint of 119 gallons.
65 percent of Americans say that there should be more regulation of fracking for natural gas.
One pound of cheese has a water footprint of 600 gallons.

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