Monday, 20 April 2009

Obesity in rich countries causes 1billion tonnes more greenhouse gases

A study that assessed the extra food and fuel demands of the overweight.
A fatter population needs 19% more food energy for its energy needs,the study suggests.

The overweight also properbly use the car more.

The greenhouse gas emissions caused by above are estimated to be between 0.4 and 1bn extra tonnes a year.

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