Monday, June 29, 2026
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Cow manure digesters really do cut methane—unless they leak

A new study shows that systems designed to capture methane from cow manure, called dairy digesters, are highly effective. But on the rare occasions they fail, the leaks are large enough to offset their climate benefits.

Cow manure digesters really do cut methane—unless they leak
Image: Phys.org
A new study shows that systems designed to capture methane from cow manure, called dairy digesters, are highly effective. But on the rare occasions they fail, the leaks are large enough to offset their climate benefits.

Originally published at Phys.org

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