Greenhouse gases
Cattle are largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in lower saxony
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In Lower Saxony's agriculture, methane emissions from cattle account for the largest share of greenhouse gases. According to a report by the Oldenburg Chamber of Agriculture, total emissions in 2023 amounted to 12.3 million tons of CO2 equivalent. The decline since 1990 is noticeable but below the national average.