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Do human farts contribute to global warming?

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There are two components of flatulence that contribute to global warming: carbon dioxide and methane. Both are produced as a result of gut bacteria metabolizing complex carbohydrates (like fiber) that our upper digestive system is incapable of processing efficiently. read more

Cows burp and fart methane -> Methane traps heat -> Trapped heat increases Earth’s surface temperature -> Global warming. The Arctic ice is melting, places that used to experience brutal, heavy winters now experience mild, chilly winters, while untimely rains, floods, typhoons and cyclones rage around the world. read more

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