Frequently Asked Question
Environment“Regenerative grazing solves climate change”
Last reviewed: January 9, 2026
Summary
Soil carbon sequestration can occur in some contexts, but it is typically limited, saturates over time, and can be reversed; it often does not fully offset ongoing methane and nitrous oxide emissions at scale. Many reviews conclude regenerative grazing is not a universal climate solution, especially if it expands ruminant production.
Evidence Summary
- Carbon sequestration has limits (rate, permanence, saturation).
- Methane from enteric fermentation remains a major challenge. Evidence quality: Moderate–High (depends on system; ongoing debate) Limitations / nuance: Some grazing improvements can reduce harm vs conventional; the claim that it “solves climate” is the overreach. Bottom line: Better grazing can be “less bad,” but scaling ruminant meat remains high-emission relative to plants.
Supporting Evidence
Caveats: Some grazing improvements can be "less bad" vs conventional systems.