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  • Environmental Science
  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Anaerobic manure digesters are expanding to process animal waste and produce biogas.
  • Debate exists regarding their environmental, health, and economic impacts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review evidence on anaerobic digester claims concerning pollutant emissions, occupational health, environmental injustice, economics, and climate.
  • To assess proponent and opponent arguments using scientific data.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of existing research and evidence.
  • Analysis of data on digester impacts on various environmental and health factors.

Main Results:

  • Digesters can reduce odors and methane but may increase ammonia emissions and nutrient pollution.
  • Climate benefits are partial; new occupational and community hazards can arise.
  • Policies subsidizing digesters may expand industrial animal agriculture, which has documented harms.

Conclusions:

  • Proponent claims often overstate benefits; opponent concerns are frequently validated.
  • Current evidence does not support promoting anaerobic digesters for manure management or energy.
  • Further investigation is needed for certain concerns raised by opponents.