If population patterns and demographics continue on their present trends that 10 grams methane figure may be doubled causing a dangerous localized global warming phenomenon over the southwestern United States.

As a side effect of localized global warming, property values will plummet meaning more folks will move into the rapidly expanding southwest.

I propose we implement an environmental tax on the following restaurants:

Wendy's (Chili)
Burger King (Chili, Tacos)
Taco Bell (The entire menu)
Del Taco (Green Burrito, Bean Burrito, etcetera)
(Umbertos, Robertos, Delbertos and any other "-bertos" franchise)

Other restaurants that facilitate global warming should be identified and added to the list. It may be necessary to regulate the number of franchises they can open in any given state or increase taxes on specific menu items. (i.e. refried bean burrito surchage: $5.00)

As always, the solution to global warming is only a bit more legislation away.

;-)