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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
Cattle farmer is one of the absolute worst polluters on the planet.
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From the above article which agrees with you.
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Bonnett added he believes farmers and government need to move beyond “political posturing” over carbon taxes and credits and instead invest in research and technology to prepare for the future.
“Taking a look at renewable fuels, bioproducts, GPS technology to fine-tune fertilizer applications, there’s a whole series of things that would help reduce the carbon footprint of growing crops and raising livestock,” Bonnett said. “I think farmers are likely going to be the first to truly notice the impact (of climate change). We have a chance to start a dialogue, to have a discussion about what has happened in the last 20 years and what is the potential going forward.”
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