Environmental Studies and Forestry

Double-edged sword: China's free trade agreements reinforces embodied greenhouse gas transfers in agricultural products

Y. Hu, Z. Zou, et al.

This study, conducted by Yanyong Hu, Zhixiao Zou, Jiaxi Wu, and Zheng Meng, reveals a double-edged effect of China's Free Trade Agreements on greenhouse gas emissions linked to agricultural imports. While these agreements spur a remarkable 12.22% annual growth in imports, they also lead to a staggering 53% surge in GHG emissions. Discover the implications for sustainable practices in agriculture!... show more

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