It is puzzling why Governor Brown has given agriculture a free pass in mandating a 25% reduction in water usage by city dwellers. A similar cap should have been imposed on farmers who consume 80% of the available water. Almonds and pistachios are primarily grown for export and alfalfa hay is exported to China to help feed the country’s growing herd of dairy cows. According to The Pacific Institute, dairy and meat products account for a staggering 47 percent of Californians’ water footprint. Directors of the documentary, "Cowspiracy: the Sustainability Secret." argue that livestock is the leading cause of deforestation, water consumption and pollution. Animal agriculture uses in excess of 34 trillion gallons of water compared to say, fracking, which consumes 100 billion gallons. A few more alarming statistics: One quarter pound hamburger requires over 660 gallons of water to produce (equivalent to two months of daily showers). US domestic water use amounts to 5 percent compared to 55 percent for animal agriculture. One gallon of milk requires 1000 gallons of water. For more alarming statistics certain to curb your appetite for ‘burgers’ and milk, google "Cowspiracy: the Sustainability Secret."
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Cowspiracy: the Sustainability Secret 4-8-2015
8, April 2015 Cowspiracy:
the Sustainability Secret
It is puzzling why Governor Brown has given agriculture a free pass in mandating a 25% reduction in water usage by city dwellers. A similar cap should have been imposed on farmers who consume 80% of the available water. Almonds and pistachios are primarily grown for export and alfalfa hay is exported to China to help feed the country’s growing herd of dairy cows. According to The Pacific Institute, dairy and meat products account for a staggering 47 percent of Californians’ water footprint. Directors of the documentary, "Cowspiracy: the Sustainability Secret." argue that livestock is the leading cause of deforestation, water consumption and pollution. Animal agriculture uses in excess of 34 trillion gallons of water compared to say, fracking, which consumes 100 billion gallons. A few more alarming statistics: One quarter pound hamburger requires over 660 gallons of water to produce (equivalent to two months of daily showers). US domestic water use amounts to 5 percent compared to 55 percent for animal agriculture. One gallon of milk requires 1000 gallons of water. For more alarming statistics certain to curb your appetite for ‘burgers’ and milk, google "Cowspiracy: the Sustainability Secret."
It is puzzling why Governor Brown has given agriculture a free pass in mandating a 25% reduction in water usage by city dwellers. A similar cap should have been imposed on farmers who consume 80% of the available water. Almonds and pistachios are primarily grown for export and alfalfa hay is exported to China to help feed the country’s growing herd of dairy cows. According to The Pacific Institute, dairy and meat products account for a staggering 47 percent of Californians’ water footprint. Directors of the documentary, "Cowspiracy: the Sustainability Secret." argue that livestock is the leading cause of deforestation, water consumption and pollution. Animal agriculture uses in excess of 34 trillion gallons of water compared to say, fracking, which consumes 100 billion gallons. A few more alarming statistics: One quarter pound hamburger requires over 660 gallons of water to produce (equivalent to two months of daily showers). US domestic water use amounts to 5 percent compared to 55 percent for animal agriculture. One gallon of milk requires 1000 gallons of water. For more alarming statistics certain to curb your appetite for ‘burgers’ and milk, google "Cowspiracy: the Sustainability Secret."
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