Save the Planet! Eat a kangaroo!

[RealSNR]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7551125.stm

Eat kangaroo to 'save the planet'
Kangaroos could be good for the environment


Switching from beef to kangaroo burgers could significantly help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, says an Australian scientist.

The methane gas produced by sheep and cows through belching and flatulence is more potent than carbon dioxide in the damage it can cause to the environment.

But kangaroos produce virtually no methane because their digestive systems are different.

Dr George Wilson, of the Australian Wildlife Services, urges farming them.

He says they have a different set of micro-organisms in their guts to cows and sheep.

Sheep and cattle account for 11% of Australia's carbon footprint and over the years, there have been various proposals to deal with the problem.

Now Dr Wilson believes kangaroos might hold the answer.

He said: "It tastes excellent, not unlike venison - only a different flavour."

The country already produces 30 million kangaroos farmed by landholders in the outback.

But Dr Wilson is keen to see that population dramatically increased to produce the same amount of kangaroo meat as that currently produced by conventional livestock.

[Hammock Parties]

The planet should stop eating red meat altogether.

Stick to chicken, fish and lean sources of protein. Use cows for dairy products.

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by Claythan

The planet should stop eating red meat altogether.

Stick to chicken, fish and lean sources of protein. Use cows for dairy products.

Cows generally produce bloodier meats, though. Hence, red meat. And blood tastes pretty damn good to me.

[RustShack]

I only eat pussy.

[dorseybowe]

Originally Posted by SNR

The methane gas produced by sheep and cows through belching and flatulence is more potent than carbon dioxide in the damage it can cause to the environment.

I knew it wasn't coming from cars! Damn it, cows!

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by SNR

Cows generally produce bloodier meats, though. Hence, red meat. And blood tastes pretty damn good to me.

I'm saying we should stop eating cows. What's the point, besides the fact it tastes good? Maybe I'm a socialist at heart.

[RustShack]

Maybe we should eat reeruned people, and old people.

[Rausch]

I still want to know what kind of reerun thinks CO2 is bad for the planet.

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by Claythan

I'm saying we should stop eating cows. What's the point, besides the fact it tastes good? Maybe I'm a socialist at heart.

You're right. It IS the only point, but it's a pretty big point. Ask any red meat lover why they like it and it won't be because they get B vitamins and iron out of the deal, I can tell you that much.

[dorseybowe]

Red meat has great protein value. I weight train frequently, and foods like red meat help with the rebuilding process.

[KcMizzou]

Originally Posted by Claythan

The planet should stop eating red meat altogether.

You can go ahead and **** yourself... altogether.

Beef... it's what's for dinner.

[KcMizzou]

I'm not saying I wouldn't eat a kangaroo, though... I don't know how tasty they are just yet.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by dorseybowe

Red meat has great protein value. I weight train frequently, and foods like red meat help with the rebuilding process.

You're wasting your time eating red meat after a workout. A protein shake is going to do you a whole hell of a lot more good.

[dorseybowe]

Originally Posted by KcMizzou

You can go ahead and **** yourself... altogether.

Beef... it's what's for dinner.

Damn, I'm hungry.

[dorseybowe]

Originally Posted by Claythan

You're wasting your time eating red meat after a workout. A protein shake is going to do you a whole hell of a lot more good.

My goal isn't to lose weight. Besides, I have LEAN red meat. I take scoops of the protein mix, too.