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Adjusting agricultural emissions for trade matters for climate change mitigation

Environmental Studies and Forestry

Adjusting agricultural emissions for trade matters for climate change mitigation

A. Foong, P. Pradhan, et al.

This study by Adrian Foong, Prajal Pradhan, Oliver Frör, and Jürgen P. Kropp reveals how international trade dramatically influences agricultural greenhouse gas emissions. By analyzing emission trends over three decades, the researchers show that trade-adjusted emissions offer critical insights for forming effective climate change strategies.

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Abstract
This study investigates the impact of international trade on agricultural greenhouse gas emissions. Using a trade-adjusted approach, the researchers analyze global, regional, and national emission trends from 1986 to 2017. They find significant differences between production-based and trade-adjusted emissions, particularly for major exporters and importers of emission-intensive food items. The findings highlight the importance of considering trade in national emissions reduction targets for more effective climate change mitigation.
Publisher
Nature Communications
Published On
Jun 09, 2022
Authors
Adrian Foong, Prajal Pradhan, Oliver Frör, Jürgen P. Kropp
Tags
international trade
greenhouse gas emissions
agriculture
climate change
emission trends
food items
national targets
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