Methane emissions: Australian cattle industry suggests shift from net zero target to ‘climate neutral’ approach

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Methane emissions: Australian cattle industry suggests shift from net zero target to ‘climate neutral’ approach
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The US cattle industry adopted a ‘climate neutral’ goal in 2021, but scientists say that ‘misses the point’ in keeping global temperature rises below 1.5C

Despite the on-paper progress toward net zero, Cattle Australia, the peak body for producers of grass-fed cattle, argues the target should be abandoned in favour of a ‘climate neutral’ goal.Despite the on-paper progress toward net zero, Cattle Australia, the peak body for producers of grass-fed cattle, argues the target should be abandoned in favour of a ‘climate neutral’ goal.

Despite the on-paper progress toward net zero, Cattle Australia, the peak body for producers of grass-fed cattle, argues the target should be abandoned in favour of a “climate neutral” goal. That would “What we are calling for is a review and revaluation of greenhouse gas targets so we can determine the best way forward … we’re just questioning the process,” Coffey said.

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