Methane is the second most significant greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide (http://www.ieagreen.org.uk/emissions.html). Every time I let rip, I fear I am contributing to global warming. Should I always have a box of matches handy, in order to burn up my nether emissions before they can do any permanent damage? If so, what is the appropriate etiquette to employ, whilst carrying out this procedure in the company of others?
2006-10-17 09:42:37 · 21 answers · asked by ♫ Rum Rhythms ♫ 7 in Environment
u probably wouldnt save the planet but it'd be well funny if u burnt yr bum while tryin.I had a mate once who could fart a tune n yes e did light them on occasion.
2006-10-17 09:57:50 · answer #1 · answered by kasey c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you'll be using oxygen and creating carbon dioxide, so it's not a perfect solution.
Regardless, however many beans you eat I doubt you're producing enough wind to make a huge difference to our carbon emissions.
If you are particularly gifted in the bottom flute department though, maybe you should consider investing in a wind turbine to harness the power of your mighty farts, that would go some way towards neutralising your emissions. :)
2006-10-18 04:18:42 · answer #2 · answered by lauriekins 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it's the cows! If you want to help us all then go to your local farm and find a way to harness all that wasted energy! I believe, if you wish to ignite yourself, that the correct way to make ignition is have easily removable pants and lie back on a sofa or chair with legs in the air, light the match and then let rip!
2006-10-17 09:52:35 · answer #3 · answered by Clare 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rather than matches it would be more Eco friendly to use a flint struck against steel to generate an igniting spark.
The only etiquette rule I'm aware of is to not "follow through"
2006-10-17 09:53:17 · answer #4 · answered by antony965314 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had gastric bypass surgery so if I eat the wrong thing my farts smell like rotten garbage mix with shuck and a little bit of spoiled eggs all mix into one. So I know I could start a forest fire.
2006-10-17 09:55:13 · answer #5 · answered by Ellen J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be careful you will have the government on your back about carbon emissions so its best to save gas and fart in a jar
2006-10-17 09:59:30 · answer #6 · answered by arfa54321 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to find out what the by-products of methane burning are. You could inadvertently produce something much worse
2006-10-17 09:48:37 · answer #7 · answered by John M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Save the planet - Light your farts ,sounds good.
2006-10-17 09:46:56 · answer #8 · answered by Alfred E. Newman 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO, Because the amount of salve you would need to treat the burns would offset the good. Of course we would not smell you anymore.
2006-10-17 13:59:26 · answer #9 · answered by omaonaighkenneth1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to store your gasses in a tank and when the world runs out of natural gas you will have a ready supply.
2006-10-17 09:52:27 · answer #10 · answered by my_mas0n 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋