Livestock production accounts for a significant fraction of global anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. Progress in mitigating the adverse environmental impacts of this industry can be improved by shifting research emphases and fostering communication between researchers and ranchers.
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Craine, J. Communication in a divided world. Nature Geosci 7, 322–324 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1038/ngeo2151
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