Scientists to Make Cows Fart Like Kangaroos to Cool the Planet

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by mrwordsworth, Jan 9, 2008.

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    Cow farts are a source of greenhouse gases, while kangaroo farts are methane free thanks to a particular bacteria in their stomachs. Now, in a bizarre twist of science-reality, scientists from Australia are trying to neutralize cow-produced methane by transferring that kangaroo bacteria to cattle and sheep’s guts. According to the government of Queensland, almost 14% of all greenhouse gas emissions from Australia come from cow farts, so this seemingly silly idea could actually make a big difference.

    However, while few things warm our hearts more than kangaroos (except perhaps for a koala), and while we applaud the scientists attempts at reducing a source of greenhouse gases, it still feels a bit too mad scientist to us.:D:D
     
    mrwordsworth, Jan 9, 2008 IP
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    sean84 Peon

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    haha. Nice work scientists!
     
    sean84, Jan 12, 2008 IP
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    Kel Well-Known Member

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    Haha well thats the first thing I would do if I was a scientist! LOL :rolleyes:
     
    Kel, Jan 12, 2008 IP
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    Well; instead of fucking around with nature, if they could work on the artificial source of greenhouse gases, it would be much better.
     
    contentedge, Jan 12, 2008 IP
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    Well that is just plain weird and gross at the same time :D But if it can reduce global warming then I am for it :)
     
    cool_78, Jan 12, 2008 IP