How we can reduce methane emissions
Reducing methane emissions is one of the key factors to help
the fight against climate change. Yet how do we go about reducing methane emissions
in the first place? Cattle and livestock are considered one of the biggest
contributors to methane emissions. On a large scale we can reduce methane
emissions by improving the production of cattle. By improving the productivity
of cattle and improving their overall diet we can enhance the output we get
from the cow (i.e. beef and milk), but also reduce methane emissions. By adding dietary additives such as coconut oil,
the fermentation process in the gut of the cow can be condensed, which helps
reduce the overall production of methane in a cow. However while these sound
good in theory; the chances are many of us do not work directly with cows on a
daily basis.
There are smaller, albeit significant ways you can help push
cattle producers to make such decisions. Since one of the leading factors of
methane emissions is cattle production, one of the biggest steps you can make
is simply eating less meat, and possibly even becoming vegetarian or vegan. Although
this might seem like a stretch for some people, eating less meat can have a
healthy impact not only on the environment, but on your health. According to sustainabletable.org
going meatless can reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes,
obesity, and overall help you live longer. With these added benefits, going
meatless even just once a week doesn’t seem like a bad idea.
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