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Explore evidence-based articles on Methane Emissions, including environmental impacts, sustainability debates and food-system relevance. From Food Facts.

A farmer puts their hand on a cow

Cows won’t cool the planet – and saying they can misses the point

Can cows really cool the planet by producing less methane? No, warming something less isn't the same as making something colder.

A herd of beef cattle stand in a group on a British farm

“Net zero beef?” Why sustainability claims need more than headlines

'Net Zero Beef': Is this greenwashing or something that holds validity behind corporate-sponsored sustainability narratives?

A woman in a plaid shirt closely inspects two avocados while shopping in the produce section of a grocery store. The image, featured on FoodFacts.org, relates to the debate over the necessity of best-before dates, highlighting consumer decision-making and food waste reduction through personal judgment and visual inspection of freshness.

Are ‘best before’ dates necessary? Understanding food labels and reducing waste

While much of the industry maintains that best before dates are helpful, anti-waste campaigners argue that they encourage people to throw out…

A herd of cows stands in a misty green pasture under dramatic skies, with glowing "CH₄" (methane) bubbles floating in the air. This visually represents the article's focus on methane emissions from livestock and their significant role in driving climate change through the food system. The image underscores the urgent environmental impact of animal agriculture highlighted in the piece.

Methane in the food system: a hidden driver of climate change and what we can do about it

Animal agriculture is the largest food-system source of methane — not just cow burps. Here's how our food choices drive methane emissions and what that…

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