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2024-02-20 11:42:50 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 3CDA98BAB2892896FC63B9B6F78D59015234B2BE679F633F3AF3DB1C8BD6C5F1
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The position amongst scientists on Animal Farming is while it isn't the main source of Methane and CO2 leading to CC, it does contribute and thus should be reduced. It is estimated livestock farming contributes 18% of human produced greenhouse gas emissions worldwide https://clear.sf.ucdavis.edu/explainers/fossil-fuels-vs-animal-agriculture https://research.noaa.gov/2021/04/07/despite-pandemic-shutdowns-carbon-dioxide-and-methane-surged-in-2020/ https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/global-assessment-urgent-steps-must-be-taken-reduce-methane
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