Burping Cows Causing Global Warming, Bill Gates May Have A Solution!

Bill Gates, the Microsoft co-founder and billionaire, has reportedly invested in a startup looking to stop cows from burping methane emissions. The company, Rumin8, has set out to find “anti-methanogenic properties” that can be produced efficiently and for a low cost to eventually feed to livestock. If this proves successful, it could be a big win for the environment—and cows everywhere!

Cows produce about 25% of global methane emissions. This is due to their digestive system—they ferment food in an organ known as the rumen before it passes into their intestines. As they digest their food they burp up methane gas that is released into the atmosphere. This process contributes considerably to climate change and global warming.

The research team at Rumin8 believes they have found a solution that could significantly reduce cow emissions. With Gates' backing and financial support from Harvest Road Group, $12 million was raised for this initiative. Research is ongoing as scientists work towards minimizing methane production from cows by focusing on specific dietary supplements for cattle. These supplements contain anti-methanogenic properties that would stop cows from producing so much methane when they digest their food.

If successful, this new approach would represent a major breakthrough in reducing global greenhouse gas emissions while still allowing us to enjoy beef products without guilt or fear of environmental consequences.

Bill Gates’ investment in Rumin8’s research could potentially play an important role in saving our planet from further destruction caused by greenhouse gases emitted by livestock animals such as cows and sheep. The hope is that this new dietary supplement will provide an effective way of reducing cow burping and its associated emissions without compromising on our access to beef products worldwide–allowing us all the enjoy delicious steaks and burgers without any guilt! Only time will tell if these efforts are successful or not—but one thing is certain; it's encouraging news for both cattle farmers and environmentalists alike!

Miranda Lambert celebrates her 39th birthday today (11/10). Throughout her career and life, she has always championed her many animals and pets throughout the country with her Muttnation Foundation helping shelters in America.

To help shine the spotlight on rescue animals and shelters, Lambert and her mom Bev Lambert founded MuttNation Foundation in 2009 to ensure that as many dogs as possible would have a safe and happy place to call home.

The Muttnation website describes what they do: "MuttNation is supporting Greater Good and Humane Society Naples in their efforts to help pets impacted by the hurricane. 100% of your donation will benefit these two organizations."

The website also noted, "Miranda's love for animals has always been essential to who she is. While volunteering at local shelters, she adopted her first pup Delilah as a companion when she started touring."

To celebrate Miranda today, we gathered ten of her most recent posts about her beloved animals; whether from her own home, a friend's home, or just trying to find forever homes for the many shelter animals she helps each year.

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