Opinion | More Digesters Could Mitigate Methane Problem
You may know by now that methane is a strong greenhouse gas and, by some estimations, has caused 30% of global warming since the Industrial Revolution. That’s why hundreds of countries, including the U.S., have committed to cutting methane emissions at least 30% from 2020 levels by 2030. And you may also know that dairy farms emit methane, both from cow burps and manure.
Some people are eating fewer dairy products hoping to do their part, and if that’s for you, please go ahead. But it’s doubtful that enough people will change their eating habits to make a dent in reducing methane emissions from dairies. We need other solutions.