A recent study by the Humane Research Council found that 84% of vegetarians go back to eating meat at some point in their lives. One Green Planet argues that what matters is trying something heroic and positive. Any little bit that we can decrease the demand of animal products is a positive step – and the majority of Americans are cutting down on their meat and dairy consumption. This is not only good for the environment but a key ingredient … [Read more...]
Low Methane Producing Cows Could Be Created Through Breeding and Diet Change
When looking into the big, docile eyes of the domestic cow, it is hard to imagine that something sinister lurks beneath the surface. That is, until they burp. Cows are prolific producers of methane, a greenhouse gas that is 25 times more powerful than carbon dioxide at the same volume. In an effort to help curb global warming, a team of researchers at the University of Aberdeen in the UK, is looking to see whether changing the diet or genetic … [Read more...]