New technology dramatically reduces greenhouse-gas emissions from livestock farming

The Norwegian company N2 Applied has found a way to zap cattle slurry with artificial lightning (a plasma torch powered by solar panels). The resulting chemical reactions with air reduce nitrous oxide emissions by ~90% and methane by ~99%. The nutrients remain in the slurry and can increase grass productivity by ~40%, reducing the need for nitrogen fertilizer. Air and water pollution, as well as unpleasant odours, are also significantly reduced:. BBC News - Artificial lightning zaps farm stink https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-58795272 https://n2applied.com/

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