With approximately 1.5 billion cows on Earth, one for every five people, their contribution to climate change through methane emissions is a pressing concern. Each cow releases up to 220 pounds of methane annually, primarily through burping, accounting for about 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Is There Any End to Our “Cow Emissions” Problem? (And Can Seaweed Help?)
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