Despite national goals, agricultural greenhouse gas emissions continue unchecked
Livestock such as Highland bull Shaggy (in a 2019 file photo) can emit methane through digestion. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
While emissions from sectors such as energy production have fallen in the past few decades, those from agriculture — especially livestock and corn — are growing in most places.
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agribusiness Global Warming Climate ChangeMississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk
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