Cows literally blew the roof off of their own bovine domicile when methane from the rude belches and farts (they are cows) of 90 cows built up and ignited. One cow suffered burn injuries, and the roof was damaged when “a static electric charge caused the gas to explode with flashes of flames” according to Reuters news agency. Cows are four-footed fart bombs, believed to emit from 100 to 500 liters of methane per day – or roughly the same amount as your car.
The explosion draws attention to the pollution produced by dairy farms along with large amounts of ammonia, leading to toxic acidification of the soil and water. If this sounds like gloom and doom for the environment, there is a bright side.
Before Americans ban Bossy for befouling the atmosphere, we need to take a look at recent research from Argentine scientists. They have found a way to transform the 100-500 liters of methane created by each cow into fuel. The win-win process could curb greenhouse gases that cause global warming, and very likely fuel your car and more. We don’t need no stinkin’ pipeline – just warm, big-eyed cows. Cheap gas and ice cream too!