Landmark UN report warns current way of recording methane emissions 'distorting'

Leading scientists from across the world have warned the current methodology for recording methane emissions from livestock is distorting our understanding of climate change.

Abi Kay
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Landmark UN report warns current way of recording methane emissions 'distorting'

Leading scientists from across the world have warned the current methodology for recording methane emissions from livestock is distorting our understanding of climate change. The livestock industry...

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