Global rumination emissions by livestock, 2017 (Gigatons of CO₂ equivalent)
Cattle emit over 4.5Gt of CO₂ equivalent, more than all other land livestock
Global rumination emissions by livestock, 2017 (Gigatons of CO₂ equivalent)
Source
FAO
Date
17 Jun 2024
Notes
Livestock supply chains account for 14.5% of global anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. Cattle are the primary contributors, emitting around 4.5 Gt of CO₂, which accounts for nearly two-thirds of all ruminant emissions. This makes cattle the largest single emitter among land livestock, producing more emissions than all other land livestock combined.
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