Fueling the future … with cow manure?
Examining the power of using anaerobic digesters to convert agricultural waste into renewable energy
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Through conversations with experts in environmental and agricultural science, former journalists Michelle Michael and Brandon Whitworth examined the cultural, economic, nutritional and environmental impact of cows around the world — and the possible repercussions of their absence.
In their search for the facts behind often-oversimplified debates, Michelle and Brandon discovered that while cows account for 5–7% of global greenhouse gas emissions (according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), they also:
The science behind the story of World Without Cows is critical to sparking meaningful discussions that drive real change — and benefit — for all.
Together, we can consider what is truly at stake when we ask: Are we better off in a world without cows?
Download our one-page key findings document and check out our World Without Cows Resource Wiki.
Examining the power of using anaerobic digesters to convert agricultural waste into renewable energy
Join us June 27–29 for the World Without Cows Global Run, a 25,000-mile challenge that raises raise awareness of agriculture’s role in creating a sustainable future
Take a world tour of cheese traditions, facts and history — all made possible by cows
What would we lose in a world without milk?
A closer look at what cows contribute to our world
New dietary advice sparks a bigger question: Who gets to decide what’s healthy?
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