Reducing the environmental impact of farms along the 'Atlantic Arc'
Tuesday, July 8, 2014 - 08:00
in Earth & Climate
Livestock production in certain parts of Europe follows an intensive model which, while economically beneficial, is often damaging to the environment. Side effects of the intensive model of pig, poultry and cattle production include emissions of greenhouse gases (ammonia, nitrous oxide and methane) and soil and water pollution by nitrates.