Livestock is top climate killer
Verfasst: Do Jun 09, 2016 8:23 am
Livestock produces more greenhouse gases worldwide than transportation. A study by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization FAO mainly fertilizer for the release of harmful gases is responsible.
Along with its energy-intensive production was responsible for 65% of man-made nitrogen oxides fertilizer. These carry 296 times more global warming potential than carbon dioxide. "
Incidentally encounter 1.5 billion cattle and billions of other animals for fattening the most aggressive greenhouse gas methane; for their feeding one-third of the world grain harvest is used; for this crop as well, and for pastures rain forest is being cut, is fuel consumed, fertilizers and pesticides are manufactured energy-intensive.
Accordingly, a lesser meat consumption and the gradual reduction of dairy products an effective contribution to climate protection that everyone can afford.
Along with its energy-intensive production was responsible for 65% of man-made nitrogen oxides fertilizer. These carry 296 times more global warming potential than carbon dioxide. "
Incidentally encounter 1.5 billion cattle and billions of other animals for fattening the most aggressive greenhouse gas methane; for their feeding one-third of the world grain harvest is used; for this crop as well, and for pastures rain forest is being cut, is fuel consumed, fertilizers and pesticides are manufactured energy-intensive.
Accordingly, a lesser meat consumption and the gradual reduction of dairy products an effective contribution to climate protection that everyone can afford.