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The article only mentions that consuming this particular seaweed eliminates methane. I am missing the production perspective. How much more/less greenhouse gass
by erl 10y ago
The article only mentions that consuming this particular seaweed eliminates methane. I am missing the production perspective. How much more/less greenhouse gasses are created during production of the seaweed compared to traditional fodder? The net total is what counts.
- M_Grey 10y agoWell the seaweed itself would take up some CO2 during growth... so you have that bonus too. I'd guess the major costs would come during transport.
- mrob 10y agoSeaweed dries and rehydrates well, and like all vegetables it's mostly water, so if it's grown somewhere where it can be sun-dried then total energy cost for transport could be low.
- jstsch 10y agoAlso, seaweed is a good source of protein, which for cows tends to come from (imported) soy or corn.
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