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Catching cow burps in real time: Methane sensor matches industry monitor in early field test

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According to Phys.org, methane from cattle burps is a major source of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for roughly 25 percent of the total. Cutting those emissions could slow near-term warming and improve air quality by reducing ground-level ozone.

Source: https://phys.org/news/2026-08-cow-burps-real-methane-sensor.html

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