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The potential (positive) environmental impact of cable bacteria is notable. "Given that rice agriculture alone accounts for about 11 percent of human-driven me
by m348e912 1y ago
The potential (positive) environmental impact of cable bacteria is notable.
"Given that rice agriculture alone accounts for about 11 percent of human-driven methane emissions, adding cable bacteria to rice paddies could have an enormous positive impact on the environment."
Who knew rice paddies were such a huge contributor to climate change.
- cma 1y agoMethane isn't cumulative in the way CO2 is, it degrades to CO2 in the atmosphere in decade timescales.
- m348e912 1y agoIt sounds like you're downplaying methane's impact on climate change. I don't know enough about climate change to challenge your point but it does seem like methane a serious enough issue that some countries have considered culling hundreds of thousands of livestock to reduce emissions and meet climate goals. https://www.dairyherd.com/news/business/ireland-proposes-culling-200-000-cows-help-meet-climate-goals-farmers-push-back https://www.dairyherd.com/news/business/ireland-proposes-cul...