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Why Is the Media Afraid to Tackle Livestock's Role in Climate Change?


Health & Wellness  (tags: government, environment, food, society )

Serge
- 54 days ago - solveclimate.com
In particular, the report concluded that livestock production accounts for 18%, or one-fifth, of global emissions. This figure is higher than all transportation sources combined......
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serge vrabec (254)
Tuesday November 3, 2009, 2:59 pm
I AM glad i was able to have the discipline to cut meat(s) from my diet, not only for the environment , but for my (our) health. It was easier than quitting smoking, i was happily suprised and am rewarded with vast amounts of energy and all-around good cheer....:):):)

BE the Change.........it works, always has, :):):)


"The beef industry has contributed to more American deaths than all the wars of this century, all natural disasters, and all automobile accidents combined. If beef is your idea of "real food for real people" you'd better live real close to a real good hospital." ~Neal Barnard
 

serge vrabec (254)
Tuesday November 3, 2009, 3:10 pm
The latter is the most notorious factor, as at least 70 percent of Amazon clear cutting is due to producing makeshift pasture for cattle grazing or to grow soy to be shipped overseas to confinement feedlots. Deforestation of the Amazon contributes to approximately 22 percent of annual emissions.


Thats where all these disgusting 99cent burgers come from :(:(:(......
 

Jodi S B. (120)
Tuesday November 3, 2009, 4:40 pm
because it is the giant bleeding cow in the room and no body wants to really look at it.....
 
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