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UK Researchers Develop Vaccine to Slash Cow Methane Emissions

2/8/2025

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Researchers at the Pirbright Institute in the UK are on a mission to combat climate change by creating a groundbreaking vaccine that could cut methane emissions from cows by 30%. Backed by a generous $9.4 million from the Bezos Earth Fund, this innovative project faces hurdles like ensuring animal welfare and overcoming public skepticism fueled by misinformation.

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Researchers at the Pirbright Institute in the UK are on a mission to combat climate change by creating a groundbreaking vaccine that could cut methane emissions from cows by 30%. Backed by a generous $9.4 million from the Bezos Earth Fund, this innovative project faces hurdles like ensuring animal welfare and overcoming public skepticism fueled by misinformation.