Policy · 2h ago
California's Manure-to-Gas Math Doesn't Add Up
California pays cattle farmers to convert manure methane into natural gas, but the program's carbon accounting is flawed. The state may be overcounting emissions reductions by up to 50%, undermining climate goals. Critics say the policy incentivizes dairy expansion rather than true decarbonization.
Meridian48 take
The story reveals a classic carbon offset loophole: swapping one fossil fuel for another without net climate benefit, but the tech angle is thin—this is more policy than technology.
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MIT Technology Review
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