Texas Rancher Champions Regenerative Ranching to Mitigate Beef's Environmental Impact
Meredith Ellis' ranch sequesters 2,500 tons of atmospheric CO2 annually, equivalent to emissions from 500 cars.
- Meredith Ellis, a rancher in Texas, is practicing regenerative ranching in an effort to mitigate the environmental impact of beef production.
- Regenerative ranching involves moving cattle frequently to different pastures to restore the soil, a practice that mimics the natural behavior of bison herds.
- Ellis' ranch is sequestering about 2,500 tons of atmospheric carbon dioxide each year, equivalent to the annual emissions from about 500 cars.
- Other efforts to reduce the environmental impact of beef include breeding cattle based on genetic traits to reduce methane emissions and developing feed supplements that reduce gas releases.
- Despite these efforts, experts agree that reducing beef consumption, particularly in America, is a key step towards mitigating the environmental impact of the industry.
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