Saturday, August 09, 2008


First XtnYoda reported that eating more bugs is coming...now it is Kangaroos to save the planet! Thanks Aussies!





Eat kangaroo to 'save the planet'
Baby kangaroo and mother
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...

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

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