Posted on 04/13/2012 3:18:09 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
A new study says one of the best ways to curb greenhouse gas emissions is to eat less meat. In fact, the study says meat consumption in the developed should be cut by 50 percent per person by 2050.
Dr. Eric Davidson said changing how people eat can have a dramatic effect on greenhouse gas emissions. People in developed countries, he said, already eat much more protein than the daily minimum requirement.
Davidson looked for ways to ease the effects of climate change that would support an aggressive strategy laid out by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. In particular, the effects of nitrous oxide, described as the third biggest contributor to climate change after carbon dioxide and methane.
Even if it were possible to turn off all harmful greenhouse gas emissions today, he said climate change would continue.
That doesnt mean that we shouldnt start the mitigation now because the sooner we start it the more options our children and grandchildren will have in terms of being able to feed themselves and have prosperous lifestyles without environmental degradation, he said.
(Excerpt) Read more at voanews.com ...
Don’t forget the gravy.
Man. How many CowFartUnits is THAT going to be equivalent to?
Do these people actually think anyone takes them seriously? Or do they even read what they spout or write?
Talk about the dumbing down of America~~~
I grew up on a cattle ranch. What do want to know? I’m not familiar with a Scottish Highland steer, but if you want good meat, an ordinary Angus or Hereford, are more than adequate.
You mention about having your own beef supply within a couple of years, I hope you weren’t thinking of using a steer for breeding.
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