Roughly 110 for a family of 5... ouch
And I wasnt able to add the other vehicle
And I wasnt able to add the other vehicle
Whats your carbon footprint?
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The impact that animals with multiple stomachs (ie: beef) have is very well studied and documented. However, some of that, as I previously stated, is what they are fed and the way they are farmed. Also, as was stated in the CSM article, much beef is grown in rainforests that have been cut down for that purpose. When the trees are chopped down, not only is a major "holder" of greenhouse gasses removed, but when they break down the CO2 they were holding is actually released back into the atmosphere. Plus they are replaced by hoofed animals, which will render the delicate soil systems of the former rainforests useless and unable to ever be planted back. So yes, your method of animal husbandry would be better.
Ok, I can buy that based on that theory. The theory holds a lot more water to me when you put it in context of the rain forest instead of domestic meat. (Pro- country of origin- labeling here). about 90% of the meat we eat in my home was raised here or at a nearby farm without the concentration of animals that is considered harmful. The survey asked if we ate meat, not beef. What about chicken, turkey, duck, wild game, fish, etc?
Yeah, that's why I had issue with the survey. Plus, you eating home-raised chicken is better then my DH drinking milk and eating cheese. Beef is the big culprit where greenhouse gasses are concerned. Beef being local helps, but only a bit, as the transportation is not the real issue with it. Lets face it, they are gassy beasts, and it's gotta go somewhere. Knowing that, it would have been better to ask about dairy products and beef in specific, instead of just "meat.
It was an interesting survey, but pretty generalized. The BYC community is not generally the "typical" American family eating feed lot beef every day and going to fast food joints constantly. We tend to be a bit more conscientious of our food and more self-sufficient.
The impact that animals with multiple stomachs (ie: beef) have is very well studied and documented. However, some of that, as I previously stated, is what they are fed and the way they are farmed. Also, as was stated in the CSM article, much beef is grown in rainforests that have been cut down for that purpose. When the trees are chopped down, not only is a major "holder" of greenhouse gasses removed, but when they break down the CO2 they were holding is actually released back into the atmosphere. Plus they are replaced by hoofed animals, which will render the delicate soil systems of the former rainforests useless and unable to ever be planted back. So yes, your method of animal husbandry would be better.
Ok, I can buy that based on that theory. The theory holds a lot more water to me when you put it in context of the rain forest instead of domestic meat. (Pro- country of origin- labeling here). about 90% of the meat we eat in my home was raised here or at a nearby farm without the concentration of animals that is considered harmful. The survey asked if we ate meat, not beef. What about chicken, turkey, duck, wild game, fish, etc?
Yeah, that's why I had issue with the survey. Plus, you eating home-raised chicken is better then my DH drinking milk and eating cheese. Beef is the big culprit where greenhouse gasses are concerned. Beef being local helps, but only a bit, as the transportation is not the real issue with it. Lets face it, they are gassy beasts, and it's gotta go somewhere. Knowing that, it would have been better to ask about dairy products and beef in specific, instead of just "meat.
It was an interesting survey, but pretty generalized. The BYC community is not generally the "typical" American family eating feed lot beef every day and going to fast food joints constantly. We tend to be a bit more conscientious of our food and more self-sufficient.
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this is funny...cuz we are LOW but we are NOT PC about it and do not make it a point to not leave a carbon foot print....so....I think it's all propaganda, lol I guess we are doing better then we thought
I want to know why I didn't get a credit for the number of acres of woods per person we maintain!
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41, which is still gluttonous compared to a world average of 11 for a 2-person household....
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Yes except that they are including the 3rd world countries in that and I don't think that's fair either. We could have that average too if we gave up everything we hold dear and lived with the poverty and disease that many people living in 3rd world countries do. It's not a trade I am willing to make.
Yes except that they are including the 3rd world countries in that and I don't think that's fair either. We could have that average too if we gave up everything we hold dear and lived with the poverty and disease that many people living in 3rd world countries do. It's not a trade I am willing to make.
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Yes except that they are including the 3rd world countries in that and I don't think that's fair either. We could have that average too if we gave up everything we hold dear and lived with the poverty and disease that many people living in 3rd world countries do. It's not a trade I am willing to make.
No fair, you use a House Chicken to keep your house warm!
Yes except that they are including the 3rd world countries in that and I don't think that's fair either. We could have that average too if we gave up everything we hold dear and lived with the poverty and disease that many people living in 3rd world countries do. It's not a trade I am willing to make.
No fair, you use a House Chicken to keep your house warm!
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Yes except that they are including the 3rd world countries in that and I don't think that's fair either. We could have that average too if we gave up everything we hold dear and lived with the poverty and disease that many people living in 3rd world countries do. It's not a trade I am willing to make.
No fair, you use a House Chicken to keep your house warm!
Nope- I AM the house chicken!!!
Yes except that they are including the 3rd world countries in that and I don't think that's fair either. We could have that average too if we gave up everything we hold dear and lived with the poverty and disease that many people living in 3rd world countries do. It's not a trade I am willing to make.
No fair, you use a House Chicken to keep your house warm!
Nope- I AM the house chicken!!!
Mine was 39 for a family of four!......can do better though methinks!
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