What has four stomachs and could change the world?

May Be Interested In:Xi Jinping swings his “assassin’s mace” of economic warfare


The average dairy cow in America produces 30 litres of milk a day; a cow in Africa, only 1.6. This 19-fold difference—call it the dairy divide—has enormous consequences. Closing even some of it would ease poverty, help children grow up better nourished, reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and perhaps even make civil wars less likely. The good news is that cows can become more productive, thanks to the spread of technologies old and new. But unhelpful traditions—and climate change itself—make it harder.

share Share facebook pinterest whatsapp x print

Similar Content

Inflation is as corrosive to investing as it is to the real economy
Inflation is as corrosive to investing as it is to the real economy
Paris-anniversary climate pledges bring progress but fall short
Paris-anniversary climate pledges bring progress but fall short
This week’s covers
This week’s cover
KAL’s cartoon
KAL’s cartoon
The dereliction of American diplomacy
The dereliction of American diplomacy
KAL’s cartoon
KAL’s cartoon

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Unfiltered News: What They Won't Tell You | © 2024 | Daily News