A DOCUMENTARY

Are we better off in a world without cows?

With unique access to those on the frontlines of agriculture and science, two filmmakers set out on an incredible journey around the world to find the answer to this seemingly simple question. Through conversations with farmers, ranchers, scientists and other experts in environmental and agricultural science, Michelle Michael and Brandon Whitworth examined the true impact of cows on our world: their cultural and economic significance, their role in nourishing the world and their impact on climate. What they found was far from simple: When it comes to cows, it’s not black and white.

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A thought-provoking documentary about the cultural, economic, nutritional and environmental significance of cows

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Dig deeper into the cultural and economic significance of cows, their role in feeding the world and their impact on climate

Alternative meats and global food security

Are alternative meats and milk an answer to our global food security challenges?

Many regions are already protein-insecure. Would we be able to meet the world’s dietary needs in a world without cows?

Amber essential oil bottles with herbs on rustic table, with cows grazing in pasture, showing how essential oils help cows.

Can essential oils help cows reduce their climate impact?

The role of essential oils like thyme, oregano and clove in reducing methane emissions from cattle.

Brown and white dairy cows grazing on green pasture beside a dense forest, representing methane emissions from cattle in contrast to carbon emissions from fossil fuels.

The difference between methane from cows and carbon dioxide from fossil fuels

Exploring the science of cows, climate change and how greenhouse gases move through the atmosphere

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World Without Cows Podcast: Episode 4 — Tara McCarthy

“Chaos provides a ladder” — Finding opportunity in the conversation about cows

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The curious role of cows in pop culture

From cave drawings to commercials, cows have been quietly shaping our culture all along

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Rotational grazing improves soil health, helps store carbon and boosts biodiversity

The systems supporting farmers need to evolve to make rotational grazing more accessible

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Fueling the future … with cow manure?

Examining the power of using anaerobic digesters to convert agricultural waste into renewable energy

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