Turtle island "Facts"

The US has 6% of the worlds population yet consumes 1/3 of the worlds meat. American consumerism is out of control. We take and take without concern for where it is coming from or if we even need it. If we were to stop eating meat, world hunger could be significantly reduced, if not fixed. According to PETA, "2,400 gallons of water [is needed] to produce just 1 pound of meat. Only 25 gallons of water are required to grow 1 pound of wheat." Not only would this significantly help the water crisis throughout the world, we could feed many more people using less water. Meat is not required to  live a healthy life. The amount of meat american's eat is actually unhealthy and results in heart disease, obesity, and high blood pressure. If we were to cut our consumption, the world would be better for it.