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Meat and the Environment
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What is the primary greenhouse gas emitted during meat production?
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Methane (CH4)
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Methane is a potent greenhouse gas with a global warming potential 25 times greater than carbon dioxide. It is primarily emitted from the digestive systems of ruminant animals, such as cattle, sheep, and goats, during the process of enteric fermentation.