Also, I'd like to point out (just so it's clear to members of the audience) that coal
generates huge amounts of carbon dioxide when it's burned as fuel, as a CENTRAL part of the process.
Growing, processing, shipping, and preparing food — particularly the kind Americans typically eat (and schools typically serve)-- requires
huge amounts of energy and produces tons
of waste: Animal agriculture contributes nearly one - fifth
of the greenhouse - gas emissions responsible for climate change — 1 pound
of beef
generates the equivalent
of 36 pounds
of carbon dioxide, according to researchers.