«If we really want to solve the world greenhouse gas problem, we will all become vegetarians,» McCarl says, pointing out that it takes seven pounds of feed to raise a pound of beef, 1.4 pounds for chickens and three pounds of feed per pound of hog. (scientificamerican.com)
New maps created by scientists show just how acidic Earth's oceans are, highlighting the need to deal with the global greenhouse gas problem, according to new research. (natureworldnews.com)
Deforestation Bigger Greenhouse Gas Problem Than Transportation For perspective: Remember that cattle ranches are now a leading cause of Amazon deforestation — with pastures now occupying former forest the size of Iceland. (treehugger.com)