Gas up your SUV -- it's better for the earth than a steak
This morning Bruce gave us the low down on methane producing cows and it's impact on Argentina's air quality. A Japanese study done last year showed that it wasn't just the methane gas that was a problem for the environment but also the energy consumption. In fact, driving your car aimlessly for three hours consumes less energy and is responsible for fewer greenhouse gas emissions than producing 2.2 pounds of beef.
Four average sized steaks require 35 kilowatt hours of energy. Two-thirds of the energy consumed is due to the production and transportation of the beef. This is enough to light a 100 watt light bulb for 20 days.
The total amount of carbon dioxide released into the environment over a measly 2.2 pounds of meaty goodness is equal to getting in a car and driving at 50 m.p.h. for 155 miles.
So, the next time you and three of your buddies are thinking of steak for dinner, go for a road trip instead -- or just eat a (locally grown) salad.
Four average sized steaks require 35 kilowatt hours of energy. Two-thirds of the energy consumed is due to the production and transportation of the beef. This is enough to light a 100 watt light bulb for 20 days.
The total amount of carbon dioxide released into the environment over a measly 2.2 pounds of meaty goodness is equal to getting in a car and driving at 50 m.p.h. for 155 miles.
So, the next time you and three of your buddies are thinking of steak for dinner, go for a road trip instead -- or just eat a (locally grown) salad.
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