Chapter
Cows, Methane, and the Environment
17:16 - 23:07 (05:50)
In this podcast, the speaker explains the science behind how cow methane emissions contribute to the environment and the breakdown process of methane. The speaker also debunks the common misconception of livestock being worse than the transportation sector in terms of emissions.
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Cows emit methane through burping, not flatulence, due to the bacteria in their stomachs.
17:16 - 21:00 (03:43)
Cow Emissions
Summary
Cows emit methane through burping, not flatulence, due to the bacteria in their stomachs. The methane breaks down into water molecules and becomes part of the water cycle.
ChapterCows, Methane, and the Environment
Episode#244 - Diana Rodgers - The Case For Eating Better Meat
PodcastModern Wisdom
The idea that livestock emissions are worse than the entire transportation sector is a common misconception, as it fails to take into account the long-term carbon stored in the Earth's core that is being extracted and released into the atmosphere by humans.
21:00 - 23:07 (02:07)
Climate Change
Summary
The idea that livestock emissions are worse than the entire transportation sector is a common misconception, as it fails to take into account the long-term carbon stored in the Earth's core that is being extracted and released into the atmosphere by humans.