Satellites detect California cow burps, a major methane source, from space

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WASHINGTON - Satellites have detected methane emissions from belching cows at a California feedlot, marking the first time emissions from livestock - a major component of agricultural methane - could

be measured from space.

This is significant, according to GHGSat, because agricultural methane emissions are hard to measure and accurate measurement is needed to set enforceable reduction targets for the beef-production industry. Agriculture contributes 9.6 per cent to US greenhouse gas emissions, according to Environmental Protection Agency , and about 36 per cent of methane emissions, mostly from livestock.

The EPA unveiled its first rules aimed at reducing methane from existing oil and gas sources that require companies to detect and repair methane leaks. The Agriculture Department rolled out a voluntary incentive programme for farmers.

 

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