Canadian Consulting Engineer

Livestock worse than buildings

October 26, 2009
By Canadian Consulting Engineer

Worldwatch Institute report that the environmental impact of animals raised for food has been vastly underesti...

Worldwatch Institute report that the environmental impact of animals raised for food has been vastly underestimated. They say livestock and their byproducts account for 51% of annual worldwide greenhouse gas emissions.

According to the World Green Building Council, buildings account for 40% of greenhouse gas emissions.

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