Youth Protest Targets Dairy’s Climate Impact
Youth-led protests have intensified scrutiny on the dairy industry, with activists across 20 cities in India, including Pune, raising concerns over its environmental and animal welfare impact. Marking Earth Day, demonstrators organized awareness campaigns such as photo exhibitions and public displays at key locations like Sambhaji Garden, urging consumers to rethink dairy consumption and its…
Dairy’s Hidden Climate Cost Sparks Alarm
Environmental activists have raised serious concerns over the “hidden” climate impact of the dairy sector, warning that its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions is often underreported and insufficiently regulated. The debate centers on emissions across the dairy value chain—particularly methane from livestock, along with land degradation and water overuse—placing dairy’s environmental footprint closer to major…
Tetra Pak: Dairy Lines Can Cut Emissions 49%
A new analysis by Tetra Pak, highlighted by Asia Food Journal, reveals that modernising existing dairy processing lines can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 49%, offering a significant decarbonisation pathway without requiring full system replacements. The independently reviewed Dairy Processing Impact Assessment (by the Carbon Trust) shows that targeted upgrades using already available…
Manure Digesters: Climate Fix or Risk?
Manure digesters are increasingly promoted as a solution to cut greenhouse gas emissions from dairy farming, but a recent analysis highlighted by New Scientist suggests their real-world impact is more complex. These systems use anaerobic processes to break down manure and capture methane—a potent greenhouse gas—converting it into biogas for energy. While they can significantly…
Methane leaks threaten dairy digester gains
A new study highlights that while methane digesters on dairy farms are largely effective, rare but massive leaks can erase much of their climate benefit, raising concerns about long-term sustainability. The research, led by scientists at the University of California, Riverside, analyzed 98 dairies across California over eight years using satellite and airborne data, tracking…
Suzuki unveils second biogas plant in India
Suzuki Motor Corp. has unveiled its second biogas plant in India, located in Bhukhala, Gujarat, marking a significant step in integrating dairy waste into clean energy production. The facility, opened in January, processes around 100 tonnes of cow dung per day and produces approximately 1.5 tonnes of biogas daily, which is converted into methane for…