Cattle Quote by Thomas Friedman
“That's right-the striking thing about greenhouse gases is the diversity of sources that emit them. A herd of cattle belching can be worse than highway full of hummers.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The World Is Flat, 2005
Greenhouse gases come from many sources; livestock can emit more emissions than some transportation.
In simple terms: Cattle emissions can outweigh car emissions.
Key Takeaway
Consider all emission sources, not just obvious ones.
Themes
environment
climate change
emissions
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
informative
critical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- agricultural planning
- urban transport
- education campaigns
Key Concepts
systems thinking
externalities
sustainability
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance food production and climate?
- What policies target livestock emissions?
A Different Perspective
Complex to reduce emissions from diffuse sources.
