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Climate-friendly beef? Argentina’s new ‘carbon-neutral’ certification could help reduce livestock emissions – if it’s done right

  • Written by Paul Winters, Professor of Global Affairs, University of Notre Dame
imageCattle are major producers of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano

In Argentina, where beef is a symbol of national pride, a government-led partnership has started certifying certain livestock as carbon neutral. It’s a big step that shouldn’t be underestimated, but getting the certification process right is...

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