We May Have Solved Our Burping Cows Problem

When a bunch of cows burp they can exhale a lot of methane that affects the global warming problem. Researchers are working on finding solutions for it. To learn more about the fight to stop climate change go to https://gatesnot.es/2W1YUbn. Thanks to Bill Gates and Breakthrough Energy for supporting this episode of SciShow.

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