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March 05, 2009
Gaia *Hearts* Drag Racing
Why else would she have created nitrous oxide burping worms?
Aquatic animals that feed on lake and stream bottom sediments burp out small amounts of nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas, a new study finds.While the biological emissions from these critters pales in comparison to the nitrous oxide emitted by fossil fuel burning, their contribution could increase as more and more nitrogen-rich fertilizer runs off into lakes, streams and seas, the authors of the study said.
The Earth Mother Approves
Posted by Mr. Bingley at March 5, 2009 12:52 PM
Comments
So, how soon until obama institutes a cap and trade program on those worms?
Posted by: Gunslinger at March 5, 2009 05:37 PM
When the driver wins, he does the worm right there on the infield.
Posted by: nightfly at March 5, 2009 05:38 PM
So in the coming cap and trade regime does that mean I can earn carbon offsets for drowning worms in my favorite rivers/lakes while drinking beer? If so, sorry guys, I'm on board.
Posted by: Dave E. at March 5, 2009 06:42 PM
When do you think they'll start looking into ways to stop these worms... I mean, they're working on cows why not worms. Heh.
Posted by: Teresa at March 5, 2009 10:53 PM