Research finds National Cattlemen’s Association knew of methane emissions in 1989
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Oct 18
AI-generated briefing. Brind wrote this from the reports listed below. It can be wrong. Each section says how much you can rely on it, and the sources are linked so you can check.
What happened
Jennifer Jacquet examined records of the National Cattlemen’s Association, which spanned 1986 to 1996. The records show that the association learned in 1989 that cattle were a major source of methane, a gas that traps heat. The research found no evidence in the documents examined that the association pursued changes to cattle farming practices to reduce those emissions, instead utilizing a public relations campaign.
From aol.com
Why it matters
The findings relate to the historical knowledge of the beef industry regarding climate change and emissions. This information could affect regulatory scrutiny and public perception of the meat and dairy sector.
From aol.com
Who's involved
- Jennifer JacquetAmerican academic who examined industry records and claims
Keep exploring
The entities involved
-
Richard Neal
researcher
Nothing else this week.