Grazing and Climate Change: the Influence of Livestock on Soil Carbon Storage
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10026
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Javier Mateo-Sagasta climate change water pollution agriculture ecosystem livestock irrigation
Date
09 April 21
Country
Global
Summary
Efforts to maintain and increase carbon storage in rangelands should focus on reducing livestock grazing in areas where it ecologically inappropriate and causing degradation. Those promoting the climate benefits of livestock grazing must account for effects beyond soil carbon. Livestock are a significant source of methane emissions, so increased methane emissions likely offset any speculative benefits from increased soil carbon storage.
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CounterPunch.org
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