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Industrial farming emits 2-3 times more GHGs per unit of land compared to organic farming

Industrial farming emits 2-3 times more GHGs per unit of land compared to organic farming

Rising temps could harm corn--Researchers propose converting land for pasture cattle raising

Rising temps could harm corn--Researchers propose converting land for pasture cattle raising

In 2007, farming contributed to 14% of man made GHGs

In 2007, farming contributed to 14% of man made GHGs

CO2 Emissions Surpassed 400 ppm

CO2 Emissions Surpassed 400 ppm

In 2001, US power plants killed more people than died in the World Trade Center.

In 2001, US power plants killed more people than died in the World Trade Center.

Nuclear waste DOE annual budget 2009 NYT

Nuclear waste DOE annual budget 2009 NYT

In 05 EU registered 11 percent decline in emissions over 1990 levels.

In 05 EU registered 11 percent decline in emissions over 1990 levels.

Bloomberg Sustainable Energy in America Factbook 2013

Bloomberg Sustainable Energy in America Factbook 2013

Deforestation and co2 emissions

Deforestation and co2 emissions

The Rodale Institute of Kutztown, PA, recently completed a 15-year study comparing organic farming

The Rodale Institute of Kutztown, PA, recently completed a 15-year study comparing organic farming

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