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Fees on Livestock to fund Biochar by Sam Carana

Sep 21, 2007 | comments: 72

John Good Nov 19, 2009, 9:50pm EST

Allow me to clarify my position. I said that I do foresee even more resistance against fees on all livestock products, compared to fees on meat only. But personally, I strongly support such a feebate policy, not only because it looks like it is the best way to go in regard to global warming, it will also help out in regard to a number of other issues.

Livestock currently take up 70% of all agricultural land, corresponding to 30% of the world's land surface, according to the U.N. report Livestock's Long Shadow, quoted Sam's post.

Earth could easily feed twice the current population on a vegan diet, so there is a moral issue here. Can we allow other people on Earth to starve, just because we want to eat meat? Switching to a vegan diet would also reduce much animal suffering.

Our own health is also a big issue. Switching to a vegan diet would also reduce the risk of diseases such as mad cow disease and infections with salmonella or germs such as avian flu and swine flu. The many drugs fed to animals cause bacteria to become resistant to antibiotics. Well-known health hazards of eating meat are heart problems and cancer. Search the Internet on how meat can reduce male fertility (most meat comes from female animals and contains female hormones) and on the health hazards of steroids, preservatives and the many other additives.

Tesla completes record distance on single charge by Bernardus M.

Nov 4, 2009 | comments: 3

John Good Nov 19, 2009, 8:53pm EST

My congratulations to Tesla, Simon and team for this splendid achievement, which goes a long way to resolve anxiety about the range of EVs.

Fees on Livestock to fund Biochar by Sam Carana

Sep 21, 2007 | comments: 72

John Good Nov 7, 2009, 4:00am EST

I like the wider scope this post now has, with a focus on livestock products in general, rather than just on meat. A tax on meat alone would target only a small part of the problem.

The above diagram is from the methane makers. It shows that methane emissions are higher in the larger western cows that are reared for their meat. However, there are fewer western cattle, they only account for about 15% of all the methane produced by cows in general. Cattle that are common in non-western countries are often bred for other uses, such as work, and these non-western cows are far more numerous than the larger dairy varieties reared in North America and Europe.

However, I do foresee even more resistance against fees on all livestock products, compared to fees on meat only.

Electric Vehicles - Frequently Asked Questions by Sam Carana

Aug 15, 2009 | recommended: 1 | comments: 3

John Good Oct 6, 2009, 5:51am EDT

Good points!

Electric Vehicles make statement in Canberra by Bernardus M.

Oct 6, 2009 | recommended: 1 | comments: 6

John Good Oct 6, 2009, 5:49am EDT

I'm all for electric cars. Good shots!

Open Letter to Major Economies Forum (MEF) by Sam Carana

Apr 20, 2009 | comments: 7

John Good Apr 20, 2009, 8:38am EDT

It will be interesting to see what proposals Obama will come up by the end of this month.

Four Cycles of a Sustainable Economy by Sam Carana

Jan 13, 2009 | comments: 23

John Good Jan 21, 2009, 11:09pm EST

Great article, Sam, spot on!

President Obama - Inaugural Address by Sam Carana

Jan 20, 2009 | comments: 28

John Good Jan 21, 2009, 11:08pm EST

Wow, Sam, this comment you just made is the best summation of the transition I've seen yet. Ironically, I received a message from Gather with links to discussions about Obama's speech and while there were some nice posts, nothing in it did go to the essence of the difference between Bush and Obama as well as you just did. There are many who have pictured the regime of the Bush family as fascist and while it's not in my character to call anyone names, I was tempted to after reading articles like this one in the Guardian about How Bush's grandfather helped Hitler's rise to power.

To those who feel bad about Obama's election, let me say this. Do notice how Obama is stretching out his hand to unite the people and to make a joint effort to remake the economy. Don't act like a spoiler or cry baby, but let's work together to work ourselves out of the mess the Bush family got us in. Stop eulogizing Bush for what is so obviously wrong!

Thanks Sam, if I wouldn't have been on your friends list, I would have missed this excellent article. J.G.

Offshore drilling - a failed political stunt! by John Good

Aug 17, 2008 | comments: 7

John Good Aug 18, 2008, 2:19am EDT

I think it's pretty clear who is the idiot here, it's McCain!

Off-shore drilling - a failed political stunt! by Sam Carana

Aug 13, 2008 | comments: 320

John Good Aug 18, 2008, 2:18am EDT

Wow, I spent more than an hour reading through all the comments and I'm still reading more. You hit the nail on the head, Sam!

I published a copy of your article, combined with a photo of the Bush/McCain hug, which I think sums up their relationship pretty well. I posted the article to the group The Truth about McCain, at:
Offshore drilling - a failed political stunt!