SMRTR Science & EngineeringDec 2, 2024Interesting Engineering

Eco-friendly moos: Feeding cattle seaweed cuts methane emissions by almost 40%

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Researchers at UC Davis found that seaweed supplements can reduce methane emissions from grazing cattle by nearly 40%. This natural solution could make cattle farming more sustainable, as livestock are responsible for 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with grazing cattle emitting more methane than feedlot or dairy cattle.

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