Farmers and ranchers often find themselves defending the industry, especially when it comes to the environment.
Air quality specialists are taking a closer look at the farm and say there is one area that separates cow emissions from the rest.
“Methane from livestock is not just produced, it’s also destroyed at almost the same rate. And this is something that is not currently being appreciated in public policy or in the public discussion of livestock’s impact on the environment,” said Frank Mitloehner.
Renowned livestock researcher Frank Mitloehner explains why he believes the impact of methane on global warming is overstated.
“Yeah, methane has a lifespan of 10 years. CO2 has a lifespan of 1,000 years. So, methane that’s in the atmosphere is not just produced, it’s also destroyed. And that’s why the lifespan of methane is only 10 years.”
As far as the cattle producers go, he says they are always doing their part to lessen the impact on the environment.
