So the cows digest plant matter and give off methane. How does this methane differ from the plant when it dies and rots?
Ever heard of "swamp gas / marsh gas" ?
So the cows digest plant matter and give off methane. How does this methane differ from the plant when it dies and rots?
Ever heard of "swamp gas / marsh gas" ?
So the cows digest plant matter and give off methane. How does this methane differ from the plant when it dies and rots?
Ever heard of "swamp gas / marsh gas" ?
Plants that die and rot naturally in air don't normally give off methane because the microorganisms use aerobic digestion.. Methane is produced by microorganismscusing anaerobic digestion. Corollary: if your compost heap stinks you're doing something wrong.
So, swamp gas/marsh gas is an example where the decay is happening in anaerobic conditions, like, say, standing water.
The uncircumcised penis of 'Murca! :tongue:You mean like this kind of swamp/wetlands? Is this another reason to take a hacksaw to Florida? It's for the greater good!
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Good documentary on the subject. Covers all aspects carefully and thoroughly.
http://www.cowspiracy.com
(Streaming on Netflix)
Our decision has been to eat less red meat, not give it up entirely. I'm simply not willing to do so. Everything in moderation.
I like this way to start. I keep telling my kids that I need to be a vegan now that I have a Tesla, and I really, really want to be, for the earth, and all, but I love meat. I have been missing beef less and less as I've gotten older, so maybe this is the way to start. Sub fish for beef initially, but I still love chicken and pork and lamb and oh, my...hard choices. :cursing:
Still not ready to give up poultry...
This is where we are right now. I decided to just go full vegetarian for 9 months, and it was fine. The downside was having to please everyone at the table and cooking multiple meals, which eventually became a chore. It's hard enough in our house without dietary limitations. It also didn't help that I was cycling 30+ miles a day and trying to consume those calories without meat was a lot of eating. I fell off the wagon but our consumption has continued to drop. A "big" meat meal for this family of four includes a little over 3/4 of a pound of meat between us.
I'm still working on the dairy thing, though...
Weclome to the club! I took one environmental studies class 23 years ago then gave up meat.Yep... I'm done... I've already pared back a lot; never buying beef (or any red meat) again :crying:
Still not ready to give up poultry...