http://www.epa.gov/rlep/Ruminant livestock such as cattle and sheep are the largest source of methane emissions resulting from human activity. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas. RLEP is a joint EPA-USDA program helping livestock producers improve their operations' efficiency, preserve natural resources, and reduce methane emissions.Agriculture > Livestock Methane EmissionsGlobally, livestock are the largest source of methane from human-related activities – and
in the U.S., the third largest source. Livestock production can also result
in emissions of nitrous oxide, a very potent greenhouse gas, and carbon dioxide,
the most abundant greenhouse gas.
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Ruminant livestock such as cattle and sheep are the largest source of methane emissions resulting from human activity. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas. RLEP is a joint EPA-USDA program helping livestock producers improve their operations' efficiency, preserve natural resources, and reduce methane emissions.
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