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The transportation sector made up 28 percent of US energy conumption in 2011
Natural gas is the largest source of energy produced in the US followed by coal, oil, renewable and nuclear. (As of 2011)
One pound of potatoes has a water footprint of 119 gallons.
A shower leaking just 10 drips per minute wastes 500 gallons of water per year. That's enough water to run your dishwasher every day for two months!
The water footprint of a.5 liter soft drink is between 45 to 82 gallons.
More than 1,300 gallons are required to produce a 12oz steak.
In February 2012, financial speculation added an extra $.56 per gallon of gasoline at the pump.
Producing 2.2 pounds of beef takes enough energy to light a 100 watt bulb for twenty days.
Approximately 80% of all antibiotics sold in the US are administered to farm animals to promote growth and prevent infections.
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.
Animal agricultural operations produce nearly 73% of all ammonia air pollution in the US.
Only 1.3 percent of freshwater is surface waters like lakes and rivers.
65 percent of Americans say that there should be more regulation of fracking for natural gas.
Of all sources of energy consumed in the United States, oil provides the largest share at 36 percent.
A typical chocolate bar has a water footprint of 449 gallons.

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