Greenhouse Gas Emissions from the Dairy Sector
Submitted on Apr 24, 2010 (Original item from 2010)
Farmed Animals | Environment | Factory Farming | International Research | Meat, Dairy, Egg Consumption
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According to this report from the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), the dairy sector accounts for about 4% of global anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). This estimate includes emissions associated with the production, processing, and transportation of dairy products, as well as those related to meat production associated with animals originating from the dairy system.
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