- 1/5 to 1/6 of all worldwide greenhouse gases are produced by industrialized livestock production.
- On average, each American eats 30 other animals per year.
- Serving steak to a family of 4 has the same environmental impact as turning on all the lights in the house, then driving around in a SUV for 3 hours.
- If each American ate 3 fewer cheeseburgers per week, it would have the same environmental impact as taking all SUVs off the road.
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