Cow and sheep burps are huge emitters of methane — which is over 80 times more efficient than CO2 at trapping heat in the atmosphere. But while livestock is the main contributor to the agriculture sector’s emissions, they are often excluded from emissions trading plans. Soon, … [Read more...] about New Zealand plans to charge cattle burps to cut emissions
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4 policy strategies to reduce the environmental cost of meat
Many food systems have a detrimental effect on the environment, especially when it comes to the cattle industry. Cheap meat does not reflect its true price when it comes to its negative cost to our planet. So how can we bring meat products up to their true cost without hurting … [Read more...] about 4 policy strategies to reduce the environmental cost of meat
Fed up with the meatpacking industry, ranchers are returning to small and local
Choosing local and regenerative meat options is a way for those who choose to eat meat to do so as sustainably as possible, but in the US, where 75 percent of beef is processed by four companies (JBS, Tyson, Cargill, and National Beef Packing Co), buying local can be difficult. … [Read more...] about Fed up with the meatpacking industry, ranchers are returning to small and local
MooLoo mitigates the climate impact of cattle with potty training
Farming cattle is known to be a big contributor to greenhouse gas emissions due to their methane-releasing belches and farts. On top of that, their urine and feces combine to produce ammonia, which is converted into nitrous oxide by microbes in the soil. To mitigate some of … [Read more...] about MooLoo mitigates the climate impact of cattle with potty training
Zelp makes methane-reducing masks for cows
We at The Optimist Daily have written extensively about the numerous ways in which the beef and dairy industry can clean up their act with solutions like seaweed-supplemented feeds and plant-based food alternatives. These days, veganism and vegetarianism are gaining more … [Read more...] about Zelp makes methane-reducing masks for cows