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New research led by the University of Florida has discovered a novel microbial metabolic strategy to mitigate ruminal methane emissions in ruminant livestock. The study, published in the Science of The Total Environment journal, found that kombucha, a fermented beverage, effectively reduces methane emissions by modulating ruminal fermentation. The research
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In a quest for agricultural resilience and sustainability, the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy advocates for effective and diverse crop rotations, yet dairy farmers face intricate planning challenges due to diet and market complexities. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin Madison have introduced a novel mixed integer linear
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Researchers at the Colorado School of Mines have made a significant breakthrough in characterizing methane emissions on oil and gas sites. According to a new report, atmospheric dispersion models are a crucial component in understanding and mitigating the effects of methane emissions. The study highlights the limitations of existing regulatory-grade
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Researchers at Kyoto University have conducted a study to examine methane emissions from trees and wetlands, a significant source of greenhouse gases contributing to global warming. The study, funded by the Sumitomo Foundation and the Hakubi project of Kyoto University, focused on Japanese cypresses, examining the differences in methane emissions
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Researchers at the International Research Center have developed a comprehensive dataset, known as the Monthly Methane Emission Inventory for China's Provinces (MMCP), to track methane emissions in China from 2013 to 2022. The dataset covers eight key sectors, including coal mining, energy combustion, and rice cultivation, and provides
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Researchers from the University of the West Indies have conducted a study on the effects of supplementing Brachiaria hybrid cv Mulato II and elephant grass with tropical kudzu (Pueraria phaseoloides) to improve in vitro dry matter degradability (DMD), estimated metabolizable energy (ME) content, and methane production. The study found that
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New research from the University of Copenhagen has shed light on the effects of various chemical compounds on rumen fermentation and methane production in livestock. The study, published in BMC Microbiology, investigated the dose-response effects of several compounds on methane production, fermentation, and prokaryotic community composition. The findings suggest that
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Research at Niccolo Cusano University in Rome, Italy has provided new insights into the production of green hydrogen from biogas or landfill gas through steam reforming or dry reforming. The study, published in the journal Energies, aimed to evaluate the specific production and energy requirements of these processes. The research
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WAVE BCG Co., Ltd. has joined forces with PTT Energy Public Company Limited to launch a project aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the agricultural sector. The project, titled "Sustainable Rice, Reduce Methane with Alternating Wet and Dry Rice," targets 500 rai of rice fields in Suphan
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Researchers at Northwest A&F University in Yangling, People's Republic of China, have conducted a comprehensive review of the interactive effects of inorganic nitrogen and organic fertilizers on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in agriculture. The study, published in the journal Plants, highlights the need for balanced fertilization
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Fresh data on engineering published in a new report have provided valuable insights into the mitigation of global warming emissions from dumpsites. According to a study conducted by researchers from Kasetsart University in Thailand, electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) can effectively identify optimal locations for gas collection systems, thereby enhancing gas
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Researchers from the Chinese Academy for Environmental Planning have reported a significant increase in methane emissions from China's municipal wastewater system. According to the study, the system releases approximately 911 Gg of methane, with wastewater collection and sludge disposal being the dominant contributors. The study highlights the need
