Unprecedented spike in atmospheric methane during the COVID-19 pandemic has a troubling explanation (www.livescience.com)

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The increase in atmospheric methane in 2020 was actually caused principally by reduced air pollution during the pandemic.

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[-] Ephera@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 day ago

That's pretty damning evidence that switching to plant-based alternatives for milk products isn't just helpful towards beating climate change, but rather a necessity.

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