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Clay reduces methane in cow burps by 30%

Posted by ArielTechGeek 49 days ago (https://newatlas.com)

In case you haven't heard, the methane in cow burps is a major source of greenhouse gases. There may be a new way of addressing that problem, however, as a recent study shows that feeding cows clay reduces their methane emissions by over 30%.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags: Methane, Climate Crisis, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, University of Newcastle, Agriculture, Minerals

Sunlight turns CO2 and methane into valuable gases for fuel and industry

Posted by ArielTechGeek 50 days ago (https://newatlas.com)

Taking a leaf out of the book of plants, scientists have used a photosynthesis blueprint to harness the power of sunlight and turn two of the most destructive greenhouse gases into useful, prized chemicals that can be then used for the production of fuels and play a vital role in manufacturing.Continue ReadingCategory: Energy, ScienceTags: McGill University, Sustainability, Clean Energy, Green+En

Red alga added to cow poop slashes methane emissions by almost half

Posted by ArielTechGeek 482 days ago (https://newatlas.com)

A particularly impressive red alga has already shown great promise in dramatically reducing the alarming levels of methane gas produced by a cow's enteric digestive system. Now, a team of scientists has moved from the animal's belches to its tail end, in an effort to get to the bottom of the methane produced in the poop.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Methane, Climate Solutions: L