BY GUEST COMMENTARYAUGUST 17, 2021

https://calmatters.org/commentary/2021/08/methane-reduction-efforts-are-critical-to-slowing-climate-change/

IN SUMMARY

Livestock represent more than 50% of all methane generated in California, contributing to climate-warming greenhouse gases. We should double down on investments in methane-reduction programs as effective, short-term climate solutions.

By Chuck Ahlem, Special to CalMatters

https://calmatters.org/commentary/2021/08/methane-reduction-efforts-are-critical-to-slowing-climate-change/

Chuck Ahlem is a San Joaquin Valley dairy farmer and former undersecretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture,cahlem@dairycares.com.

As legislators return to Sacramento for final deliberations this year, prioritizing funding for methane reduction should be the first order of business.

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