Why burping bovines are a big climate opportunity to watch

Written by Mohammad Shahhosseini Film by Mohammad Shahhosseini

Belching cows release methane, a very powerful climate pollutant that is accelerating how fast the planet warms. Is it possible to help cows produce less methane, while helping farmers and the climate? 

John Tauzel, a dairy farming expert from Environmental Defense Fund, says yes. In this video, Tauzel explains everything you want to know about gassy cows — and shares some innovative solutions that farmers around the world are testing right now that could benefit cows, farmers and everyone on the planet.

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