Gas up your SUV -- it's better for the earth than a steak
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.













