http://www.ciesin.org/TG/AG/liverear.htmlA few facts about the production of methane by ruminants.Agriculture > Livestock Methane EmissionsMethane Emissions from Livestock
The domestic animal population has increased by 0.5 to 2.0 percent per year during the last century, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report Policy Options for Stabilizing Global Climate (Lashof and Tirpak 1990).
of the report shows the upward
For detailed information much better to visit the website...MethaneEmissionsfromlivestock
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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