Dung beetles were found to cut methane emissions from cattle manure by up to 85 per cent.

Australia

Who

Dung beetles, cattle

What

When

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:43:00 GMT · 3h 45m ago

Where

Australia ·

Why

Dung beetles process cattle manure, reducing the amount of methane released into the atmosphere.

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This research suggests a potential biological method for reducing the climate impact of Australia's livestock industry by significantly lowering methane emissions from cattle manure.

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New England Times
https://www.netimes.com.au/2026/07/16/dung-beetles-cut-methane-emissions-from-cattle-manure-by-85-per-cent-study-finds/
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