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POSTnote by Peter Border. It was first published on Thursday, 16 January 2014. It was last updated on Thursday, 16 January 2014.


Livestock emissions

Livestock farming results in the emission of the greenhouse gases (GHG) methane and nitrous oxide. Such emissions are difficult to accurately quantify and control. This POSTnote examines current policy and prospects for further reductions in emissions.

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Secondary information

Type
Research briefing
Reference
POST-PN-453 
Subjects
Agriculture Livestock Standards Methane Nitrous oxide Greenhouse gas emissions
Published by
POST
Link
View this Research briefing on researchbriefings.parliament.uk