Monday, February 18, 2013

Industrial Farming Spurs Devastating 'Web' of Air and Water Pollution | Common Dreams

Industrial Farming Spurs Devastating 'Web' of Air and Water Pollution | Common Dreams
"Meat production—namely the crops used to feed livestock—accounts for 80% of the nitrogen and phosphorus used in farming, according to the report. On top of that, the intense run-off of nutrient-infused animal waste at large-scale meat manufacturing facilities contributes significantly to fertilizer pollution in bodies of water."

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