Why a WA lawmaker wants to collect data on cow gas, burps

Why a WA lawmaker wants to collect data on cow gas, burps

The latest beef in Olympia? Cow burps, gas and poop. Washington lawmakers are considering a bill that seeks to gather better data on the scale and scope of methane emissions released by dairies and feedlots in the state.

Why a WA lawmaker wants to collect data on cow farts and burps • Washington State Standard

(Photo by Dusty Pixel photography via Getty Images)The latest beef in Olympia? Cow burps, farts, and poops. Washington lawmakers are considering a bill that seeks to gather better data on the scale and scope of methane emissions released by dairies and feedlots in the state.  House Bill 1630 is sponsored by Rep. Lisa Parshley, D-Olympia, who was previously a veterinarian and has a Ph.D. in biochemistry. The bill received a hearing in the House E…

A fart tax? State lawmaker suggests sports fans pay up

A Republican lawmaker made an unusual suggestion during a public hearing Thursday on a bill that could lead to taxing the methane emissions of cows. He asked — what if the state studied and potentially taxed the farts of sports fans? The suggestion came during the public hearing on House Bill 1630 in front of the House Environment and Education Committee. The Democratically sponsored bill would require dairy farmers and operators of cattle feedl…

Washington State Lawmaker Wants to Collect Data on Cow Farts and Burps

February 7, 2025 Darin # Washington State Lawmaker Wants to Collect Data on Cow Farts and Burps (Olympia, WA) The latest beef in Olympia? Cow burps, farts, and poops. Washington lawmakers are considering a bill that seeks to gather better data on the scale and scope of methane emissions released by dairies and feedlots in the state. House Bill 1630 is sponsored by Rep. Lisa Parshley, D-Olympia, who was previously a veterinarian and has a Ph.D. …

Why You Fart While Walking and What It Means

Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MDAsiaVision / Getty ImagesYou may notice you tend to fart when you walk. Passing gas is how the body gets rid of gas and air trapped in the digestive system. Walking and other physical activity can aid digestion, and producing farts is a normal function of an active digestive tract.While farting during a walk can be embarrassing, some people embrace the benefits. The term "fart walk" has found its way into…