Methane, A Significant Environmental Problem.

Methane emissions from livestock, especially cattle, are a significant environmental problem. The methane produced as a by-product of cow digestion through belching and flatulence warms the planet at an accelerated rate.

In Aotearoa, N.Z., we are concerned about meeting the Paris Agreement commitments for greenhouse gas emissions (currently falling very short). And this being an election year, wouldn’t you think the environment would be front and centre on the campaign trail?

Apart from the Greens, little is said. In fact, the opposition party has just come out saying they want to build a four-lane highway from Whangārei to Tauranga — a distance of 357.4 km or approximately 222 miles. Talk about upping the pollution! But do they want to curb methane? No.

National’s idea is to develop policies that reflect the sustainability and competitiveness of one of New Zealand’s most profitable sectors (dairy). And the current Government (Labour) are no better. They are putting the focus on reducing fossil fuel (we’ve managed to increase the amount of coal we import 🤦‍♀️) and attempting to clean up rivers and lakes. Good luck with that while we have farmed animals and heavy…