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"Cow Fart tax" proposal was first mooted in 2007 when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the 1970 Clean Air Act authorizes Protection Agency Environment to regulate emissions of greenhouse gases endanger public health. Animal gas, representing 18% of emissions of greenhouse gases on the planet is covered by the decision of the Supreme Court. If approved, the tax is required plus 25 farms with milk cows, 50 cattle and 200 pigs to pay an annual fee of $ 175 for each dairy cow, $ 87.50 per head of cattle and $ 20 for each pig. "This would eliminate 80 percent of my net income per cow. So instead of $ 216 per cow, which would take me $ 40 per cow and of course, this would affect everything else in my source of income, "said the farmer Joe Gonzalez. Naturally, this means that the price of milk, cheese and meat from Spike significantly for consumers if the tax is levied.

Will "The Cow Fart tax" Pass? Due to angry cries of the community agricultural and economic situation have the opportunity, it is unlikely that this tax be passed this year. However, "The Cow Fart Tax" Controversy animals brought negative impact on the environment from agriculture to forefront of U.S. public attention. Even consumers who can not tolerate the mistreatment of animals to rationalize brutal by milk producers and meat can not ignore the scientific evidence that these industries are detrimental to our environment. This controversial tax proposal may not happened today, but certainly is a strong indicator that buyers of animal products may soon be financially penalized for their irresponsible consumerism.

Jennifer Clary is an owner of the vegan food company Gobble Green (http://www.gobblegreen.com) and a CEO of the national media corporation jenkev productions (http://www.jenkev.com). Gobble Green is an online marketplace offering a diverse and frequently updated selection of healthy, pre-packaged vegan meals. In addition to her corporate responsibilities, Jennifer is an award winning film director and a proud vegan.