Shane McDonagh: Cow burps and cars - a new way of measuring emissions

Agriculture accounts for 33% of Irish emissions and rising, but simply reducing the national herd is not the solution, argues Shane McDonagh.

Dusk light settles the mountain range in West Cork while cattle graze in late evening light on the shores of Bantry Bay in County Cork, Ireland. Picture: David Creedon / Anzenberger

Agriculture accounts for 33% of Irish emissions and rising, but simply reducing the national herd is too simplistic, and could make matters worse globally, argues Shane McDonagh.