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Akshay

Rice causes ~12% of methane emissions or 1.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Researchers in China and Sweden cross-bred a variety which could reduce CH4 by 70% while doubling yields!

But it won't grow everywhere, and the scientists have just started registering it.

grist.org/food-and-agriculture

Grist · Rice paddies, like cows, spew methane. A new variety makes them a lot less gassy.By Matt Simon