New vaccines targeting cow stomach bacteria aim to reduce methane emissions.

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In an unusual bid to combat climate change, researchers are developing vaccines designed to reduce methane emissions from cattle. These vaccines focus on targeting the methane-producing microbes, called methanogens, inside the cows’ stomachs. By reducing the activity of these microbes, the aim is to cut down the amount of methane that cattle produce, which is a major contributor to greenhouse gases.

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One notable project, funded by a $9.4 million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund, is a collaboration between the Pirbright Institute and the Royal Veterinary College. The researchers involved are targeting a reduction in methane emissions by over 30%. While the efforts are being hailed as a potential breakthrough in reducing livestock’s environmental impact, some question whether this approach is the most effective or if it just adds another layer of complexity to an already complicated issue.

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