Cows Off the Hook--For Now

As it goes in our society today, we can't make heads or tails of research. Do eat chocolate, don't drink coffee. Wait, don't eat TOO much chocolate, do have two cups of java a day. What is a soul to do?

After many years of "down with red meat, it's bad for you and the environment", here is the science to say that the four-leggeds have actually been helping us out all along. No need to tax the emissions from their rear ends. No need to tax their herdsmen. Indeed, perhaps a thank-you note is due. Better than that, share a cup of coffee and a piece of chocolate with a rancher next time you see 'em.

Don't take my word for it, however, check it out here:

http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v464/n7290/full/nature08931.html