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Can Cows and Solar Power Coexist? We’re About to Find Out (insideclimatenews.org)
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[–] ExLisper@lemmy.curiana.net 5 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

First of all, if the solar panels don't capture methane produced by cows this doesn't solve anything (and they don't).

Second of all, cattle ranching is the main driver of deforestation in Amazon and putting solar panels on top of if is not going to help.

Just eat less beef, people.