Guest guest Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Recent analysis finds that livestock and their byproducts account for 51 percent of annual worldwide greenhouse gas emissions. This is from " Livestock and Climate Change " by Robert Goodland and Jeff Anhang in World Watch Magazine, November/December 2009, Volume 22, No. 6. World Watch Magazine is the magazine of Worldwatch Institute, a globally-focused environmental research organization based in Washington, D.C. You can read this article at http://www.worldwatch.orgpdf/Livestock%20and%20Climate%20Change.pdf See also: http://www.wellsphere.com/green-living-article/livestock-account-for-51-of-annua\ l-worldwide-greenhouse-gas-emissions/856051 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worldwatch_Institute -- Mike ______ Janani Balasubramanian [jananib] Wednesday, October 28, 2009 10:27 PM animalrights Worldwatch Study Finds 51% of GHG emissions due to livestock products Really interesting data! It takes a very comprehensive approach to the vast consequences of animal-based agriculture. Forward it to whomever you think will appreciate it! http://www.worldwatch.orgpdf/Livestock%20and%20Climate%20Change.pdf Cheers, Janani -- Janani Balasubramanian Class of 2012 || BS Atmosphere and Energy Minor in Feminist Studies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.