On Thu, 2008-06-26 at 13:43 +1000, Chris Samuel wrote: > It is probably worth pointing out that, as a recent > New Scientist article mentioned, a major part for the > rise in grain prices is due the rising demand for meat > from around the world. > > This is, of course, a very inefficient conversion method > of solar power into human food. George Monbiot agrees with you. http://www.monbiot.com/archives/2008/04/15/the-pleasures-of-the-flesh/ "If you care about hunger, eat less meat."
There. I've now outed myself as a Guardian reader. (The Manchester Guardian - daily newspaper in the UK beloved of pinkos, geography teachers and social workers. I would make a droll comment about bearded, sandal wearing cyclists but would get beaten about the head with a rolled up Guardian at my next LUG meeting). _______________________________________________ Beowulf mailing list, [email protected] To change your subscription (digest mode or unsubscribe) visit http://www.beowulf.org/mailman/listinfo/beowulf
