Kangaroos and Global Warming
Kangaroos emit small amounts of methane compared to domestic livestock. Cattle and sheep do so in large volumes, and methane is 21 times worse than carbon dioxide as a global warming gas. The beef industry alone is estimated to account for 11% of Australia’s carbon emissions. Many ecologists are now suggesting changing production systems to grow kangaroos for meat rather than cattle or sheep can help reduce Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions.
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