Sometimes the oddest solutions are surprisingly effective (from CNN.com):
The benefits to humans of omega 3 fatty acids in fish oils are well documented, but a new study has found that fish oils can have a wider benefit to the environment -- by reducing the amount of methane produced by cows.
The report produced by University College Dublin found that by including two percent fish oil in the diet of cattle they achieved a reduction in the amount of methane released by the animals.
Lowering methane emissions is important for the environment, as the gas given off by farm animals is a major contributor to greenhouse gas levels...
Approximately 50 percent of Irish agricultural methane emissions result from farm animals, which has led to suggestions that, to help combat global warming, the numbers of cattle, sheep and goats should be capped.
The researchers believe that it may not be necessary to limit the number of farm animals if their methane levels are reduced through diet.
*I know it's childish, but it's Friday. Oh, and it made you click, didn't it?
