You know I like random animal facts right? Don't know why, but I've always been fascinated by the fact that African elephants poop eighty pounds per day. Really makes you appreciate cage cleaners doesn't it?
What I'm about to reveal ranks right up! Thanks to the NCCers who know me well enough to know that I'd care about cow emissions.
Here's the entire article if you want to check it out.
According to a United Nations Report, cow "emissions" are the greatest threat to the environment.
The 400-page report by the Food and Agricultural Organization, Livestock's Long Shadow, says that the world's 1.5 billion cattle are responsible for 18 per cent of the greenhouse gases that cause global warming. That is more than cars, planes and all other forms of transport put together.
Cow farts account for 9% of all carbon dioxide emissions. Their "wind" and manure account for more than 33% of methane. And their farts produce 100 other polluting gases including ammonia, one of the major causes of acid rain.
One more random cow fact: a cow drinks 990 litres of water to produce one litre of milk!
What I'm about to reveal ranks right up! Thanks to the NCCers who know me well enough to know that I'd care about cow emissions.
Here's the entire article if you want to check it out.
According to a United Nations Report, cow "emissions" are the greatest threat to the environment.
The 400-page report by the Food and Agricultural Organization, Livestock's Long Shadow, says that the world's 1.5 billion cattle are responsible for 18 per cent of the greenhouse gases that cause global warming. That is more than cars, planes and all other forms of transport put together.
Cow farts account for 9% of all carbon dioxide emissions. Their "wind" and manure account for more than 33% of methane. And their farts produce 100 other polluting gases including ammonia, one of the major causes of acid rain.
One more random cow fact: a cow drinks 990 litres of water to produce one litre of milk!
13 Comments:
That gives new meaning to the term "Global Warming"!
Wow...I've got to find a way to include those facts in some of my materials.
Thanks for the laugh and the new excuse that a eating a burger is just my way of helping to save the world.
Makes me wonder what would happen if you lit a match in the middle of a cow pasture.
Wow, never knew that about cows!
As I scrolled through my feed reader looking at new post I couldn't help but open something titled "cow farts." Way to go Batterson. :) I wonder if cows fart as frequently as humans (supposedly the average person farts 14-20 times per day). I just get this image in my head of the world exploding in a giant ball of gas.
Daniel,
Thanks for that fact. Are you above average or below average?
Probably out to quit this string of comments while I'm ahead :)
Mark
Okay...
Ladies and Gentlemen those arent't "moos" your hearing there "boos", "utter" nonsense, I'll remember this post next time a cow tempts me to pull his hoof.
Mark... (in response)
1. It's not the QUANTITY but the QUALITY that counts. :)
2. You might want to connect with someone in marketing at Chick-Fil-A and alert them of these findings... could spawn a new revolution of "Eat More Chicken" billboards. I can see it now... "Stop Global Flatulence.. Eat Chicken."
Hey Mark ~ looks like you've got some competition in the "hot air" department. Just messing with ya! It's good to know that I'm not the only creature responsible for destorying the ozone layer.
Love Steak, Love it "Rare", love it best fresh(like my brother raised one, butchered it and gave us al the best hamburgar you would ever eat!)Glad it's all a part of the order of things as God intended :-)
I lead a book club at HPC, looking forward to your visit here. I would love to say I have read your book already but I'd be lieing. I AM GOING TO before you come. I heard it is great!
Blog on!
growing up on a farm, I want to ad my 2 cents... a cow's smell is really intense.... warm too (global warming) and maybe this is the reason for the big bang theory (danield.... one big explosion) And watch out what you say about beef.. the board will have you too in Texas on trial (LOL)
more beef for the beef eaters!
Jane in sc
Keep up the great work. It very impressive. Enjoyed the visit!
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