Biggest Meat Producers Unleashing More Methane Than Biggest Oil Firms

Yale e360
Oct 22, 2025, 8:29 am106 pts
The five biggest meat and dairy producers are generating more methane than the largest oil and gas companies, according to a new report. While sheep and cattle are a prolific source of the highly potent heat-trapping gas, few countries have set targets to cut emissions from livestock. Read more on E360 →

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