Waste generated by animal agriculture in the US has polluted over 35,000 miles of river in 22 states. 26 percent of energy used in homes is for lighting and other appliances $ of a gal. of gas includes: cost of Crude Oil 76%; Refining Costs and Profits 6%; Distribution, Marketing, and Retail Costs and Profits 6%; Taxes 12% The meat industry generates nearly one-fifth of the man-made greenhouse gas