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Greenhouse gas fear over increased levels of meat eating


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By Roger Harrabin, BBC

Research from Cambridge and Aberdeen universities estimates greenhouse gases from food production will go up 80 percent if meat and dairy consumption continues to rise at its current rate.

That will make it harder to meet global targets on limiting emissions.

The study urges eating two portions of red meat and seven of poultry per week.

However that call comes as the world’s cities are seeing a boom in burger restaurants.

The research highlights that more and more people from around the world are adopting American-style diets, leading to a sizable increase in meat and dairy consumption.

It says if this continues, more and more forest land or fields currently used for arable crops will be converted for use by livestock as the world’s farmers battle to keep up with demand.

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  1. Cowboy says - Posted: September 4, 2014

    Are you freaking kidding!!!!! Oh yeah wild bison heards in the old days never farted??? Kill off the zebras in Africa they tend to be gaseous too!

  2. Hmmm... says - Posted: September 4, 2014

    I guess you didn’t read the article.

  3. rock4tahoe says - Posted: September 4, 2014

    Cowboy. I agree with Hmmm. Read the article before you “freak out” on your keyboard.