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Organic Meat Is Climate Culprit

Livestock raised indoors is better for environment, reports say

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted May 8, 2008 10:29 AM CDT

(Newser) – The gas production, need for space, and food requirements required by organic and free-range livestock hurt the environment more than their traditional counterparts, the BBC reports. Organic poultry can heat the earth some 45% more than indoor poultry, one group said; and a UN division...   Read full story »

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