Scientists Putting Gas Masks on Sheep to Determine Eco-Footprint
Between the dogs and the shears, sheep have always had it pretty rough. Now, Australian sheep are being forced to wear gas masks. All we have to say is...What have sheep ever done to deserve this!?
Actually, the wool-producers produce methane gas, and the masks are being used by scientists to measure the environmental impact of the more than 90 million sheep in Australia. Selected sheep will have a mask placed over their mouth and nose for approximately one minute. From this, scientists should be able to calculate the greenhouse gas footprint of the livestock.
Don't worry little sheep, you won't feel pain much longer... The holidays are upon us.
Sorry, but its true. [From: DailyMail]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
dave s @ Oct 14th 2008 11:18PM
Everyone who is very worried about global warming should remember, humans only contribute 3% of all CO2 (carbon) emissions. 97% is naturally occurring. If we got rid of every factory and vehicle, it would reduce Carbon by less than 3% (some of that co2 is from all 7 billion of us breathing). Whereas human methane contributions is around 20 -25% due to the food industry (cows, sheep, etc..) If we eliminated all cattle farms, and all ate vegetarian, we could fight global warming more effectively than by getting rid of every car.Personally, I eat meat, but these facts are unavoidable.