Recycling Methane from Cows...

In an earlier post I discussed how methane production is being reduced in cattle with dietary changes.  Today I came across a video I wanted to share with you showing how the Straus Family Creamery is working to harvest methane from cattle waste products and turn it into fuel for generating electricity.  Here is the video. A commenter on YouTube pointed out that this system is still burning fuel leading to CO2 still...

How Methane is Being Reduced in Cattle...

I recently read an article in the local paper that focused on a few dairies that are working to reduce the amount of methane produce from the cattle in their operations. The cattle industry accounts for about 37% of all the methane produced worldwide. In total, the industry is responsible for about 18% of all greenhouse gas emissions. Though some comes from the end of a cow’s digestive system, the majority is actually...