Global warming has quickly become one of the most heated issues in America (pun intended). Rising temperatures and melting icebergs are indisputable evidence that the Earth is warming, but is this global heat wave a man-made crisis or just overblown hype?
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The Law of Unintended Consequences
- From The Heartland Institute
By The Heartland Institute - Chicago-Based Think Tank
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Stop global warming; eat less meat
Your example of corn is downright wrong:
SEVEN TIMES MORE GRAIN IS FED TO FARM ANIMALS (MEAT, DAIRY, ETC) THAN IS PROCESSED FOR BIOFUELS. If there is a decrease in the supply of corn, it's related to the consumption of animal products.
People working to decrease our dependency on petroleum by creating ethanol and other biofuels are not responsible for the increased cost of corn. Those responsible are the major consumers (animal agriculture) and commodities traders. Don't blame the state of our economy on scientists.
Don't call the results of commodities traders' calculated plans "unintended consequences." Those who bought low and sold high surely wouldn't call their investments "unintended consequences." The cost of housing didn't skyrocket a few years ago because supply decreased or demand increased. The cost went up because of gamblers - loan companies willing to bet on the housing market. It's the same with corn.
(By the way, decreasing our meat consumption can help slow climate change.)
- ElaineVigneault
September 1, 2008 9:27PM
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