Carbon-neutral beef? Argentina’s new certification could promote more climate-friendly livestock production – if it’s done right
- Written by Paul Winters, Professor of Global Affairs, University of Notre Dame
Cattle are major producers of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.AP Photo/Victor R. CaivanoIn 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...