Moose blamed for global warming

*Raph's Girl* · 08-23-2007, 10:42 AM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070822...enorwayclimate

A grown moose belches out methane gas equivalent to 2,100 kilograms (4,630 pounds) of carbon dioxide a year, contributing to global warming, Norwegian researchers said Wednesday.

That is more than twice the amount of CO2 emitted on a round-trip flight across the Atlantic Ocean from Oslo to the Chilean capital Santiago, according to Scandinavian Airlines.

"An adult moose emits about 100 kilograms of methane gas a year. But methane gas is much stronger than carbon dioxide, so to get the equivalent you have to multiply by 21," professor Odd Harstad at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences told AFP.

With an estimated 140,000 moose roaming Norway's forests, that is a total of of 294,000,000 kilograms of CO2 per year.

But Harstad said that was no reason to begin killing off the entire moose population.

"Moose have very important functions in nature. They are ruminants that eat the grass. If we don't have ruminants, we have too much grass and that changes the landscape and has consequences for the flora and fauna," he said.

Harstad said the figure of 100 kilograms of methane gas was a rough estimate based on earlier calculations for beef cows in Norway.

As is the case with cows and other ruminants, methane is produced from the microbes in the moose's stomach which help break down the roughage they eat.

Because methane gas is stronger than carbon dioxide, it is considered even more harmful to the environment. Both methane and carbon dioxide are so-called greenhouses gases, one of the main causes of global warming.

Raph's Girl note: Darn you Bullwinkle!!! *shakes her fists* Darn you all to heck!! Seriously tho...I knew that cows burped methane but Moose?! And apperantly all ruminants do this??? So we can blame cattle, goats, sheep, alpacas, llamas, giraffes, bison, buffalo, deer, wildebeest, antelope, moose, pigs, hippos, wild boars....

**GK Punk** · 08-23-2007, 10:56 AM

I don't know why, but the thread title made me lol.

*Buslady* · 08-23-2007, 03:12 PM

that is the lamest thing ever. we all fart!!!! i dont care what species you are, you fart. especially if you are a vegetarian....

all the dairy cows over here in my area produce a alot of fart power but jeez, they arent blamed for this fictional global warming crap.

Swany · 08-23-2007, 04:38 PM

It was the moose all along!

We never saw it coming!

*cut to shot of moose with shifty eyes and dramatic music*

*Raph's Girl* · 08-23-2007, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buslady

all the dairy cows over here in my area produce a alot of fart power but jeez, they arent blamed for this fictional global warming crap.

It's not farting... it's burping. Cows and other ungulates produce methane when they burp. I actually learned this in school years ago and often joked that the cows were polluting the atmosphere. Heck there's a real estate commercial here where this couple is thinking of moving to a cow farm but change their mind cuz "Methane? Nah..."

Never thought scientists would actually blame cows or any other animal for that matter. Nutty Norwegiens blaming Moose of all things.

**GK Punk** · 08-23-2007, 07:07 PM

I always blame the mooses when I do something bad.

*Cure* · 08-23-2007, 07:11 PM

You know, if the plural for goose is geese, why isn't the plural for moose meese?

**GK Punk** · 08-23-2007, 07:27 PM

I am not kidding you, I was thinking the same thing as I typed that.

*The Stryker* · 08-25-2007, 01:33 AM

I knew it, Bullwinkle always had a shady look in his eye. I should've killed him when I had the chance.

*Buslady* · 08-25-2007, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raph's Girl

It's not farting... it's burping. Cows and other ungulates produce methane when they burp. I actually learned this in school years ago and often joked that the cows were polluting the atmosphere. Heck there's a real estate commercial here where this couple is thinking of moving to a cow farm but change their mind cuz "Methane? Nah..."

Never thought scientists would actually blame cows or any other animal for that matter. Nutty Norwegiens blaming Moose of all things.

They produce methane period. Cattle fart and burp, it's all the same it's methane. I smell it all the freakin time here. It's not in my dirt but it's in the dirt all around me. Go about 1 mile away, you'll see hundreds of dairies squished into this tiny area...it's rediculous.
When they take a dump, there's more methane gas released, they burp there's more....they fart, and even more so! They're ruminants, their digestive system's designed is such a gassy way....bleah...they ferment, producing lots of smelly gas.

Actually [geek mode] Artiodactyls are even toed ruminants who do the cud chewed and burping and farting. Ungulates are all hoofed mammals, split that into Artios and Perrisodactyls<-single hoofed mammals like equine, tapirs, rhinos, and if there's anoy others I can't think of them. BUt I think these are the only Perrisodactyla.[/geek mode]

*Aelia* · 08-25-2007, 12:57 PM

So in short, it's pretty much every living creature on Earth's fault that we have problems like global warming. Go figure.

*Hannah* · 08-25-2007, 03:08 PM

Apokalupsis eschaton!

*KROW* · 08-26-2007, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheCure

You know, if the plural for goose is geese, why isn't the plural for moose meese?

Because "meese" is the plural for "mouse," of course.

**GK Punk** · 08-26-2007, 05:28 PM

I hate meeses to pieces.

*KROW* · 08-26-2007, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michi heavenly6

I hate meeses to pieces.

Every time I heard Jinks say that, I was always in the mood for a Reese's sundae from Friendly's.

*Drtooth* · 08-26-2007, 06:56 PM

I actually had a discussion with Bullwinkle about this... and this is what he said.

-

"Shucks and Cobbins! Don't blame me for this. I take GasX on a regular basis."

Of course, I think this guy has bursted out a few in his time...

RAM BAM · 09-01-2007, 04:41 PM

I think global warming has a lot to do with methane being naturally
released from the ocean bed floor via deep sea volcanoes/mouths.
You never hear much about that theory! Any takers?

**Barkworm** · 09-02-2007, 02:36 AM

So is this the latest excuse to refuse to ratify the Kyoto Protocol?

**GK Punk** · 09-02-2007, 02:49 AM

AS of this moment, I am blaming Barkworm for global warming.

It's a lot like that time he broke my brain.

**Barkworm** · 09-02-2007, 03:03 AM

One day I'll be the cause of your death, I can clearly see that now.

08-23-2007, 10:42 AM	#1
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Moose blamed for global warming http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070822...enorwayclimate A grown moose belches out methane gas equivalent to 2,100 kilograms (4,630 pounds) of carbon dioxide a year, contributing to global warming, Norwegian researchers said Wednesday. That is more than twice the amount of CO2 emitted on a round-trip flight across the Atlantic Ocean from Oslo to the Chilean capital Santiago, according to Scandinavian Airlines. "An adult moose emits about 100 kilograms of methane gas a year. But methane gas is much stronger than carbon dioxide, so to get the equivalent you have to multiply by 21," professor Odd Harstad at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences told AFP. With an estimated 140,000 moose roaming Norway's forests, that is a total of of 294,000,000 kilograms of CO2 per year. But Harstad said that was no reason to begin killing off the entire moose population. "Moose have very important functions in nature. They are ruminants that eat the grass. If we don't have ruminants, we have too much grass and that changes the landscape and has consequences for the flora and fauna," he said. Harstad said the figure of 100 kilograms of methane gas was a rough estimate based on earlier calculations for beef cows in Norway. As is the case with cows and other ruminants, methane is produced from the microbes in the moose's stomach which help break down the roughage they eat. Because methane gas is stronger than carbon dioxide, it is considered even more harmful to the environment. Both methane and carbon dioxide are so-called greenhouses gases, one of the main causes of global warming. Raph's Girl note: Darn you Bullwinkle!!! shakes her fists Darn you all to heck!! Seriously tho...I knew that cows burped methane but Moose?! And apperantly all ruminants do this??? So we can blame cattle, goats, sheep, alpacas, llamas, giraffes, bison, buffalo, deer, wildebeest, antelope, moose, pigs, hippos, wild boars.... __________________

08-23-2007, 03:12 PM	#3
Buslady WingsOfDarkness! Perkele! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In 7803... Posts: 4,366	that is the lamest thing ever. we all fart!!!! i dont care what species you are, you fart. especially if you are a vegetarian.... all the dairy cows over here in my area produce a alot of fart power but jeez, they arent blamed for this fictional global warming crap. __________________

08-23-2007, 04:38 PM	#4
Swany Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Near Glasgow. Scotland Posts: 924	It was the moose all along! We never saw it coming! cut to shot of moose with shifty eyes and dramatic music __________________

08-23-2007, 07:11 PM	#7
Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	You know, if the plural for goose is geese, why isn't the plural for moose meese? __________________

08-25-2007, 01:33 AM	#9
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	I knew it, Bullwinkle always had a shady look in his eye. I should've killed him when I had the chance. __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

08-23-2007, 10:56 AM	#2
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	I don't know why, but the thread title made me lol.

08-23-2007, 07:07 PM	#6
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	I always blame the mooses when I do something bad.

08-23-2007, 07:27 PM	#8
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	I am not kidding you, I was thinking the same thing as I typed that.

08-25-2007, 12:57 PM	#11
Aelia Hamfisted Bun Vendor Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 1,582	So in short, it's pretty much every living creature on Earth's fault that we have problems like global warming. Go figure.

08-25-2007, 03:08 PM	#12
Hannah Once more, with feeling! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,111	Apokalupsis eschaton! __________________

08-26-2007, 05:28 PM	#14
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	I hate meeses to pieces.

08-26-2007, 06:56 PM	#16
Drtooth Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,439	I actually had a discussion with Bullwinkle about this... and this is what he said. - "Shucks and Cobbins! Don't blame me for this. I take GasX on a regular basis." Of course, I think this guy has bursted out a few in his time... __________________ [Insert mildly amusing banner here]

09-01-2007, 04:41 PM	#17
RAM BAM Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Will O' The Wisp Posts: 472	I think global warming has a lot to do with methane being naturally released from the ocean bed floor via deep sea volcanoes/mouths. You never hear much about that theory! Any takers?

09-02-2007, 02:36 AM	#18
Barkworm Draconian leftist ruler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 6,759	So is this the latest excuse to refuse to ratify the Kyoto Protocol? __________________ Make ****, not kill!

09-02-2007, 02:49 AM	#19
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	AS of this moment, I am blaming Barkworm for global warming. It's a lot like that time he broke my brain.

09-02-2007, 03:03 AM	#20
Barkworm Draconian leftist ruler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 6,759	One day I'll be the cause of your death, I can clearly see that now. __________________ Make ****, not kill!