The world has seen an average of a six percent drop in greenhouse gases amid the coronavirus pandemic due to lockdowns and industry shutdowns. Although levels rose to new records this time last year, the decrease is still not significant enough to halt climate change, the United Nation’s weather agency warns. Experts say that once … Read more
Emissions Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the biggest contributors to global warming. After the gas is released into the atmosphere it stays there, making it difficult for heat to escape – and warming up the planet in the process. It is primarily released from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and … Read more
Butter produces three-and-a-half times more greenhouse gases than margarine – and burping and farting cows are to blame Experts analysed the carbon footprint of 21 butters and 212 non-dairy spreads They found that the dairy products had greater climate, land and water impacts Cattle were responsible for the most significant proportion of emissions Cows release methane, a … Read more