Cow manure digesters really do cut methane—unless they leak

A new study shows that systems designed to capture methane from cow manure, called dairy digesters, are highly effective. But ...
Earth.com

Methane digesters work on dairy farms - but leaks can erase their climate gains

Dairy methane digesters cut emissions on farms, but rare leaks can release powerful bursts that may offset their climate ...

Study says Central Valley dairy digesters work great — until they don't

A new study concluding Central Valley dairy digesters perform unevenly at times has renewed a debate over whether the ...
Jacksonville Journal-Courier on MSN

USDA pauses funds for manure digesters on industrial farms

The law firm Earthjustice has filed a lawsuit against the federal government for withholding public records on dollars going ...
Newsday

Converting cow manure to fuel is growing climate solution, but critics say communities put at risk

PIXLEY, Calif. — The stench of cow feces, urine and ammonia forces residents to keep windows and doors closed in parts of California's farming country. Some people constantly run air purifiers at home ...
Modern Farmer

Biogas From Mega-Dairies Is a Problem, Not a Solution

At the end of February, the town board of Lind, Wisconsin voted against changing the zoning laws to allow a nearby 600-cow dairy to install an anaerobic digester. These digesters are becoming more ...
KQED

Fuel From Cow Manure Is a Growing Climate Solution, but Critics Say Communities Put at Risk

The stench of cow feces, urine and ammonia forces residents to keep windows and doors closed in parts of California’s farming country. Some people constantly run air purifiers at home to counter the ...