livestock emissions
A Texas dairy ranks among the state’s biggest methane emitters. but don’t ask the EPA or the state about it
An analysis by Inside Climate News, building on work by Climate TRACE, shows that tracking cattle emissions, site by site, is doable. But government databases specifically exempt agricultural operations from their greenhouse gas accounting.
Zeroing in on 5 nations to reform livestock’s global impact
Channeling investment towards more sustainable livestock farming in just five countries—China, India, Brazil, Sudan, and Pakistan—could significantly dent livestock emissions globally. Simultaneously, those investments could make farmers more resilient to climate change.
Is lab-grown meat actually better for the environment? Here’s how it stacks up
Seven key provisions in the climate deal
Can we raise livestock sustainably? A win-win solution for climate change, deforestation and biodiversity loss
Livestock has been blamed for contributing to deforestation, biodiversity loss, competition for edible grains and poor animal welfare conditions.
Australia looks forward to carbon-neutral beef farming by 2030 to fight against climate change
Australia, which is one of the largest producers of beef globally, aims to make its beef industry climate-friendly by 2030.