Strange as you may think but true. Argentina researchers have been collecting cow burps by strapping a big red plastic tank to cows backs. To capture the burps, the scientists connect the tanks to the cows’ stomachs through a tube. Much like cow farts are a significant source of methane emissions, so are their belches. Between the two they account for roughly 25-35 cubic feet emissions per day, per cow!
Methane is 23 times more potent a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide. As much as 30% of Argentina’s green house gas emissions are said to be produced by cows. Scientists are working to change the cows diets as a way to reduce the emissions.
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