Kangaroo farts could ease global warming

News.com.au and Agence France-Presse ^ | December 06, 2007 11:56am | Australia Herald Sun

[malamute]

AUSTRALIAN scientists are trying to give kangaroo-style stomachs to cattle and sheep in a bid to cut the emission of greenhouse gases blamed for global warming, researchers say.

Thanks to special bacteria in their stomachs, kangaroo flatulence contains no methane and scientists want to transfer that bacteria to cattle and sheep who emit large quantities of the harmful gas.

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Even farmers who laugh at the idea of environmentally friendly kangaroo farts say that's nothing to joke about, particularly given the devastating drought Australia is suffering.

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[hoagy62]

Y’know...this joke could practically write itself, yet I am getting nothing...

[Wiz]

It sounds like Mad Max world. What kind of joke is this?

[The Spirit Of Allegiance]

There's sheep dip. There's beef dip. DON'T confuse the two!

And now, there are "scientist" dips. Or they're dipping something.

Maybe I shouldn't be so cynical. Perhaps they really believe in their cause and are earnestly hopping to make a difference.






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[TN4Liberty]

I wonder how Al Gore is gonna sell these carbon credits. I think I should get one for not growing sheep to start with.

The part about how this will make food digest more efficiently and require farmers to buy 15% less food is remarkable and significant. The impact of sheep farts on the climate... not so remarkable.

[Roy Tucker]

I’m just back from Australia, mate. Got me a jar of kangaroo farts to sell you for $19.95. 6 jars for $100.

Be the first on your block to be totally methane free. Hurry while supplies last.

[HisKingdomWillAbolishSinDeath]

Maybe a little more praying to God, and a little less playing God, might help with the drought situation.

[Enterprise]

These global warming articles make me jumpy too!

[TASMANIANRED]

They could just attach inflatable inner tubes to their fannies and collect the stuff. Methane burns same as propane will.

[mouser]

The real joke is on the taxpayers I wonder how much someone gets paid to collect farts from various animals to test.

Now the question what kind of person chooses this for a job and how do you describe yourself at party's.

[PBRSTREETGANG]

“Tie me kangaroo down, sport...”

[steelyourfaith]

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[Puddleglum]

Hop! - fart
Hop! - fart
Hop! - fart

Hop! Hop! Hop!
Fart fart fart

[R. Scott]

I just couldn’t pass on this thread!

[Quix]

How about infecting SHRILLERY KLINTOON’S STOMACH?

Every time she opens her mouth,

this stinky green ugly evil fog engulfs the area.

[Quix]

Maybe a little more praying to God, and a little less playing God, might help with the drought situation.

= = =

INDEED.

Folks are going to learn in coming months and years that walking with God; seeking God first and praying earnestly ongoingly

WILL BE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH

IN HARD COLD TERMS

IN THIS TIME/SPACE DIMENSION

NOW.

God is going to make many illustrations and object lessons about

MAN’S RELATIONSHIP with HIM.

The dark is getting darker and the light will be getting lighter.

[mtbopfuyn]

Skippy. Skippy.
Skippy the bush kangaroo
Skippy. Skippy.
Skippy your friend ever true

[Larry Lucido]

"Doin' my job."

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