Global warming?

Originally Posted by Spexxvet

Is it considered man-made CO2 if the reason for all the cow farts is that man has increased the cow population so that it has more cows and cow-like substances to consume? Would there be fewer cow farts if the natural order of cows and cow predators kept cow populations low?

Cow flatulence, which the deniers always want to toss into the discussion, is more a methane issue.

But, the massive deforestation worldwide by the cattle (and other) industry to meet the demand for more grazing land certainly contributes to the CO2 emission problem.

The larger issue for me is that billions of tons of unnatural man made CO2 emissions (from autos, coal fired power plants, deforestation, etc) belched into the atmosphere every year will eventually surpass the ability of the oceans and plants to absorb them and maintain stasis....if it hasnt already.

I think it is unfortunate, but not surprising, that some would still rather stick their head up a cow's ass as a excuse or justification to ignore the excessive anthropogenic CO2 emission problem.