02-08-2009, 09:31 AM
Source Peta - they are requesting those who want to save Earth e.g. Pelosi, Al Gore etc should stop eating Meat
<b>Did You Know?</b>
A 2006 U.N. report concluded that raising animals for food generates more greenhouse gases than all the cars, trucks, planes, and ships in the world combined.
Producing one calorie of animal protein requires more than 10 times as much fossil fuel inputâreleasing more than 10 times the amount of greenhouse gassesâthan it takes to produce one calorie of plant protein.
Being vegetarian is more effective in the fight against global warming than trading in your âregularâ car for a Toyota Prius.
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<b>Did You Know?</b>
A 2006 U.N. report concluded that raising animals for food generates more greenhouse gases than all the cars, trucks, planes, and ships in the world combined.
Producing one calorie of animal protein requires more than 10 times as much fossil fuel inputâreleasing more than 10 times the amount of greenhouse gassesâthan it takes to produce one calorie of plant protein.
Being vegetarian is more effective in the fight against global warming than trading in your âregularâ car for a Toyota Prius.
link