Cows have been roundly criticized in the media for two reasons - the allegation that their flatulence contributes to atmospheric methane, and the allegation that raising cows for meat consumption has an adverse effect on global CO2 balance. A farmer in Maine offers some counterarguments picked by Bingo 4 months ago

When most people see a pile of manure, they see a pile of manure. We saw it as an opportunity. picked by haven 2 years ago

The federal EPA is considering a gas tax on dairy cattle and other farm animals. For dairy cows, the tax could be $175 for each animal per year. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

Grass that may help tackle global warming by cutting the level of methane given off by cows is being developed by scientists. Scientists are developing a grass that will not only cut the amount of methane cows burp up when chewing the cud but also grow in hotter climes. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Scientists has identified a new likely source of a spike in atmospheric methane coming out of the North during the end of the last ice age. Methane bubbling from arctic lakes could have been responsible for up to 87 percent of that methane spike. The findings could help scientists understand how current warming might affect atmospheric levels of methane, a gas that is thought to contribute to clim... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed taxing cows as a way to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act - a suggestion that rankles dairy and cattle farmers. picked by suebe 11 months ago

"Farmed ruminant animals are thought to be responsible for up to a quarter of 'man-made' methane emissions worldwide..." picked by deepchill 2 years ago

The Marine Corps is trying to ease two problems in Anbar province: the economic straits of Iraqi widows and their children, and the deterioration of the once-thriving dairy industry.

The Marines have purchased 50 cows for 50 Iraqi widows whose husbands were killed in combat. picked by suebe 11 months ago

How much greenhouse gas is released when cows belch? A Swedish university is paying scientists to find out. About 20 cows will participate in the study. picked by mitzuzake 2 years ago

They watch Dr. Phil too, but what do cows know? picked by tigertony 2 years ago

Yuppies who pay big bucks for McMansions near farmlands are shocked to learn that farmers use manure to grow crops. picked by readingitall 2 years ago

The hills of Sabden came alive with the sound of opera music as an Italian tenor performed to a rather different audience – a herd of cows.

Marcello Bedoni jetted in from Germany to Cockshotts Farm for the performance to the 50-strong dairy herd in a bid to improve their milk productivity. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

A herd of cows broke loose from a farm in New Jersey and headed for Route 202. Hilarity ensues as the police attempt to corral them. Check out the video Mooooove! picked by suebe 7 months ago

TOKYO (AP) - Japanese police on Tuesday arrested a 77-year-old man suspected of killing his entire family with a hammer, including a 4-year-old granddaughter, a police official said. picked by bevissimo 1 year ago

People in villages near the border are busy getting their cows photographed in local photo studios for the special cards to avoid harassment by the border security forces and police. picked by hisidea 2 years ago

Because the methane gas produced by cows is responsible for 4% of greenhouse gas emissions, scientists have invented a pill to cut bovine burping.
In addition of this previous post : picked by wildminou 3 years ago

In streets across Britain many people don't even know their neighbour's names. But that certainly isn't a problem on Cotswold Gardens in Gateshead. This small street is home to 69 members of the same family, ranging in age from four weeks to 76 years. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

New Zealand scientists claim to have developed a "flatulence inoculation" aimed at cutting down on the massive amount of methane produced by its sheep and cows. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Three suicide bombings killed at least 30 people in Iraq today, mostly policemen, prisoners and tribal leaders, as insurgents launched fresh assaults in the violence-plagued country.ir picked by pjanaway 2 years ago