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We can get American's hooked on ideas like getting rid of chemicals in aerosol cans and consuming 8 servings of dairy per day through commercials and brainwashing in the media, so if the lobbyists REALLY wanted to push the agenda to slow down global warming, they could do it. Hell, the media pumps enough fear into the American public each day. It would be relatively easy to get people scared enough to change their ways before we see US coastal cities submerged in water.
Of course the most important thing they could do is reduce the amount of meat eaten in this nation, since farm animals are the largest producers of greenhouse gases. I wouldn't expect a nation full of vegetarians, as that is just unrealistic, but European and Mediterranean diets, for example, aren't centered around meat dishes. Changing people's minds of how to eat would take time and money, but they already have wasted time and money in Got Milk and other dairy and meat advertising (Beef, it's what's for dinner comes to mind.)
Of course the most important thing they could do is reduce the amount of meat eaten in this nation, since farm animals are the largest producers of greenhouse gases. I wouldn't expect a nation full of vegetarians, as that is just unrealistic, but European and Mediterranean diets, for example, aren't centered around meat dishes. Changing people's minds of how to eat would take time and money, but they already have wasted time and money in Got Milk and other dairy and meat advertising (Beef, it's what's for dinner comes to mind.)
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I found it interesting that Al Gore didn't once mention the meat industry as a contributor to global warming. But, then again, he talked about farming cattle with his dad growing up and how great that was. I guess old habits die hard.Originally Posted by Calhoun07
We can get American's hooked on ideas like getting rid of chemicals in aerosol cans and consuming 8 servings of dairy per day through commercials and brainwashing in the media, so if the lobbyists REALLY wanted to push the agenda to slow down global warming, they could do it. Hell, the media pumps enough fear into the American public each day. It would be relatively easy to get people scared enough to change their ways before we see US coastal cities submerged in water.
Of course the most important thing they could do is reduce the amount of meat eaten in this nation, since farm animals are the largest producers of greenhouse gases. I wouldn't expect a nation full of vegetarians, as that is just unrealistic, but European and Mediterranean diets, for example, aren't centered around meat dishes. Changing people's minds of how to eat would take time and money, but they already have wasted time and money in Got Milk and other dairy and meat advertising (Beef, it's what's for dinner comes to mind.)
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Where are we going, and why are we in this handbasket?
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I appreciate what Al Gore is trying to do, but in the end, as far as I am concerned, he's always going to be a politician and won't want to step on toes that would threaten his politics. At least he's pointing people in the right direction. If people are educated to a degree by what he's got to offer then hopefully they will continue that education outside of Al Gore's seminars and come to see the meat industry is a huge contributer to global warming.Originally Posted by colorful
I found it interesting that Al Gore didn't once mention the meat industry as a contributor to global warming. But, then again, he talked about farming cattle with his dad growing up and how great that was. I guess old habits die hard.
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well.. it is generally easier to destroy than to build. goooo humans!Originally Posted by Sketchy
As a race we should be proud. 100,000 years to build and less than a hundred to destroy. Humans are great.
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yeah, I found that to be pretty concerning myself....Originally Posted by Amy SF
Actually, the ice shelf broke free in August 2005. It IS rather disconcerting that the discovery was only made recently. What else is happening under our noses environment-wise that we don't know about?![]()
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heheh... she said "dinghy" heheh...
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