China Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Cow farts collected in plastic tank for global warming study By Rupert Neate Last Updated: 09/07/2008 Scientists are examining cow farts and burps in a novel bid to combat global warming. Experts said the slow digestive system of cows makes them a key producer of methane, a potent greenhouse gas that gets far less public attention than carbon dioxide. In a bid to understand the impact of the wind produced by cows on global warming, scientists collected gas from their stomachs in plastic tanks attached to their backs. The Argentine researchers discovered methane from cows accounts for more than 30 per cent of the country's total greenhouse emissions. As one of the world's biggest beef producers, Argentina has more than 55 million cows grazing in its famed Pampas grasslands. Guillermo Berra, a researcher at the National Institute of Agricultural Technology, said every cow produces between 8000 to 1,000 litres of emissions every day. Click on the link for the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toe Jam Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 This thread stinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stophovr6 Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Good god that's a lot of farting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Punani Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Sounds like a lot of hot air... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Shot Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Carlin would have fun with this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BALLz Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Wonder if we can run a car on cow farts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Punani Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Wonder if we can run a car on cow farts Sure you can... There are already thousands of Cars, Trucks, Buses and run off propane and natural gas. You just have to compress the farts into a high pressure tank to use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I can see that this study is full of hot gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BALLz Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Sure you can...There are already thousands of Cars, Trucks, Buses and run off propane and natural gas. You just have to compress the farts into a high pressure tank to use them. Well WTF, how hard is that to do and whats keeping manufacturers from pursuing this as an alternitive fuel source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible_Red40 Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Do other cows laugh at this cow, I mean look how silly he looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKINS@THEGOALLINE Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Argentinian WMD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChocolateCitySkin Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 thanks for the new sig china! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Punani Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Well WTF, how hard is that to do and whats keeping manufacturers from pursuing this as an alternitive fuel source? It's been in practice for decades and you can convert cars that run off gasoline too. The drawbacks are cost (a couple grand for the parts) and the added space for the tanks. http://www.gotpropane.com/ http://auto.howstuffworks.com/lpg5.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xameil Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I guess Mike Rowe was in need of a new Dirty Jobs episode? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zguy28 Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Do other cows laugh at this cow, I mean look how silly he looks.He should sue for damages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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