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**RealSNR** · 08-09-2008, 11:33 PM

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.

RJ · 08-10-2008, 11:54 AM

I brought you a delicious possum.

Fish · 08-10-2008, 11:59 AM

If cattle weren't meant to be eaten, then they wouldn't be made out of steak....

**Bowser** · 08-10-2008, 12:22 PM

I had a Buffalo Ribeye at Ted's Montana Grill, and it was some damn tasty stuff.

mikey23545 · 08-10-2008, 02:32 PM

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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.

How about this instead?...I'll eat whatever I damn well please, and you just keep eating cock.

**Rausch** · 08-10-2008, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mikey23545

How about this instead?...I'll eat whatever I damn well please, and you just keep eating cock.

Nightfyre · 08-10-2008, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

Sad thing is everyone here is likely to end up with CJD.

Human form of mad cow.

Once you get it it's 100% fatal. The gubment has no clue how much tainted meat you need to eat to get it and the incubation period is up to 30 years until it kicks in. You get it today and up to 30 years from now you start acting like an alzheimer's patient.

Until 89 mad cows were killed and fed to pigs. Yeah, rich, but not smooth.
So any pork or beef from 84-89 is likely tainted. And we have no idea how much it takes to infect a person.

Soooooooo...As adults we can now avoid such things but who knows if it even matters.

"That poor KCMizzou, got the old-timers at 58. You believe that?

"Shame. Been happening a lot lately. Feel sorry for 'em."

Fun stuff to think about during the morning drive to work...

I'd say it's more likely you'll die of a stroke because you were maintaining consistently high blood pressure from worrying about a whole bunch of shit you can't control.

**Rausch** · 08-10-2008, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightfyre

I'd say it's more likely you'll die of a stroke because you were maintaining consistently high blood pressure from worrying about a whole bunch of shit you can't control.

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Gore made it look much easier to incite a panic...

Nightfyre · 08-10-2008, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

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Gore made it look much easier to incite a panic...

08-09-2008, 11:33 PM
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