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California has become a leader in curbing methane emissions from dairy farms.
Methane-based digesters capture methane from lagoons of cow manure and turn it into biofuel.
About 120 digesters have cropped up across California and roughly 100 more are in the pipeline.
Critics say low-income, Latino communities are dealing with pollution from nearby digesters.
A recent study funded by the California Air Resources Board found dairy waste emissions contributed little to ozone and fine particulate matter concentrations.
California air regulators said the Midwest study doesn't necessarily apply to this state's different meteorological conditions and types of digesters.
Supporters view digesters as important in helping the state meet climate goals and as a source of renewable natural gas for vehicles.
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