New study reveals that livestock accounts for 51% of world's greenhouse gasses

[Yamato]

Based on their research, Goodland and Anhang conclude that replacing animal products with soy-based and other alternatives would be the best strategy for reversing climate change. Read More (http://www.worldwatch.org/node/6294)

[*Star*Lass*]

Really interesting, thanks :)

I've been hearing/reading a lot about this recently. Is that just because i come on this forum? Or is it the same for everyone (meat-eaters included?)?

I think it's quite amazing and can't even imagine what will happen in the future. There would be uproar if meat production was banned from so many different people..... meat industry, meat eaters, leather producers, anyone that uses animal ingredients such as gelatine in products.

I wonder how the % splits up when you consider meat, dairy and eggs separately...

[giselle]

This study is from 2006. There are many previous discussion on this forum.

[Yamato]

This study is from 2006. There are many previous discussion on this forum.

Giselle-

This study is ""Livestock and Climate Change" not the 2006 UN "Livestock's Long Shadow". This report concludes that livestock's green house gas contribution is greater than the 2006 report.

[adam antichrist]

I think this will lack the impact because of the source. When the UNFAO says something, it is undeniable to all but the most pig-headed in the scientific community.

Interestingly, Lord Stern who authored the UN's economic review of climate change (the 2006 "Stern report") last week said people should give up the meat (http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/environment/article6891362.ece); to which the audience predictably replied "oh, no we shouldn't!"

[das_nut]

The response to this isn't going to be "lets all become vegetarians".

The response will be "how can we mitigate the greenhouse gas production?"

Expect some questionable actions regarding carbon offsets.