Saturday, February 28, 2009

Australia to spend $17million to make farm animals ... fart less!!!

 In its ongoing quest to reduce the emissions of gases blamed for climate change – and placate grumbling green activists – the Australian government has earmarked $17 million for research into how to prevent the country’s 120 million farm animals from emitting so much methane. 

The project, launched this week by Agriculture Minister Tony Burke, will fund 18 areas of research, including dietary changes, genetic manipulation and ways to control stomach bacteria to reduce methane production. More...

See also:

  1. Meet Mr.Methane, the world's only professional flatulist, or wind-breaker, or farter!!!
  2. Cow farts collected in plastic tank for global warming study!!!
  3. WTF! A fart tax on cattle!!!
  4. Australia: are flying foxes waging biological warfare against humans?

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