<http://www.fao.org/newsroom/en/news/2006/1000448/index.html> Livestock a major threat to environment Remedies urgently needed 29 November 2006, Rome - Which causes more greenhouse gas emissions, rearing cattle or driving cars?
Surprise!
According to a new report published by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, the livestock sector generates more greenhouse gas emissions as measured in CO2 equivalent – 18 percent – than transport. It is also a major source of land and water degradation.... ***************************
One BIG reason why in these times, I'm a vegetarian and let others know that. Short of a population decrease of five billion, we've got to radically change our ways of living, if we want to avoid dropping into barbarian mode.
Best, Mike B)
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