Preserving grasslands is good for the planet, ranchers say — and they want to be paid for it

Fed up with taking heat for their industry's carbon footprint, Canadian ranchers say it's time for government to step up and fund a solution that will reduce emissions while also preserving one of earth's most threatened ecosystems.

Preserving grasslands is good for the planet, ranchers say — and they want to be paid for it
Snow crusted cattle stand in a pasture

Fed up with taking heat for their industry's carbon footprint, Canadian ranchers say it's time for government to step up and fund a solution that will reduce emissions while also preserving one of earth's most threatened ecosystems.