Methane pollution is responsible for about a third of the warming we’re already experiencing through more frequent and severe heatwaves, wildfires and droughts, and livestock are one of the largest sources of human-caused methane emissions. Most livestock methane comes from cow burps and manure management, making dairy and beef production an important climate opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The good news? Livestock methane solutions are ready to scale up, and they also can help strengthen farmer incomes and food production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reducing methane emissions is the fastest way to slow rates of warming. It can help deliver climate benefits within our lifetimes while reducing the risks of extreme weather that are already affecting communities and farmers around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In our new \u201cEDF Explains<\/a>\u201d video, I break down the basics of livestock methane, why it matters and what can be done about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n