Are animals destroying the ozone layer with methane gas?

Answer 1

Yes and no. Most animals that naturally live in wildlife areas aren't a problem.

Mass-farmed animals, however, do pose a risk to the ozone layer.

Cattle and other densely raised cows do produce large amounts of methane within their lifetimes. In Canada, cattle make up about 70% of the country's gas emissions.

Naturally, animals don't pose a threat to the ozone layer.

It's only a problem when we raise too many cattle to satisfy our meat cravings.

Answer 2

While methane emissions from animals can contribute to greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere, it is not directly linked to ozone layer depletion. Ozone layer depletion is primarily caused by human-made chemicals like chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and halons. However, reducing methane emissions from livestock can still help combat climate change.