Cow Flatulence Cured

Thu Dec 1, 2005 11:13 AM ET

LONDON (Reuters) - Cows belching and breaking wind cause methane pollution but British scientists say they have developed a diet to make pastures smell like roses — almost.

In New Zealand the government in 2003 proposed a flatulence tax, with methane emitted by farm animals responsible for more than half the country’s greenhouse gases. The plan was ultimately withdrawn after widespread protests.

My Comment: If only Congress could figure out a way to tax human flatulence, it would solve all our problems…budget deficits, social security, health care insurance…whatever.

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