Milk's hidden carbon bill is bigger than advertised as damaged grass and soils drive emissions higher

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Apr 21, 2026, 4:40 pm184 ptsTrendingTop
Livestock farming causes a significant share of the world's greenhouse gas emissions. According to a new study, the carbon footprint of milk may be considerably larger than commonly calculated when carbon released from the soil is also considered. The work is published in The International Journal of Life Cycle…

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