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Using emissions trading to regulate global greenhouse gas emissions
The inclusion of emissions trading in the Kyoto Protocol reflects an important decision to address climate change issues through flexible market mechanisms.
Zhang, ZhongXiang
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Greenhouse gas emissions from UK food and drink consumption by systems LCA: current and possible futures [PDF]
, 2010 This work determined the potential to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the UK food system by 70% from a 2005 baseline. A food consumption-orientated inventory was produced including primary agricultural production, food processing ...
Murphy-Bokern, Donal +4 more
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Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Estimates of reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from lower demand for cattle‐based products must account for substitution effects. This study collected data through two surveys—one on ground beef and another on dairy milk—to evaluate substitution effects and potential GHG reductions.
Brandon R. McFadden +5 more
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Modeling Greenhouse Gas Emissions on Diversified Farms: The Case of Dairy Sheep Farming in Greece
Agricultural activity has been identified as a considerable source of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. Emissions from ruminant livestock farms are produced particularly due to CH4 emissions from enteric fermentation.
Tsiboukas, Kostas, Sintori, Alexandra
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Sustainable Productivity Growth in Agriculture: The Role of Shifts in R&D Investments and Technology
Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The objective of the paper is to evaluate the long‐term prospects of sustainable productivity growth linked to plausible assumptions on public agricultural R&D investments as the key productivity driver. Second, it investigates the role of changing R&D focus from yield maximization to input saving technologies (fertilizers and pesticides). The
Zuzana Smeets Křístková +4 more
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Legislative concepts report responding to House Bill 2186 Section 10
, 2010 Title from PDF cover (viewed on January 31, 2020).House Bill 2186 directs the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Greenhouse Gas Emissions Task Force to study scenario planning and provide recommendations for legislation directing metropolitan areas
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Ban Glyphosate—Does It Affect the Swedish Farmers' Willingness to Grow Cover Crops?
Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The cultivation of cover crops is one of the new Eco‐scheme practices introduced in Sweden. This study examines how the design of policy attributes of these schemes influences farmers' willingness to grow cover crops on arable land, with particular focus on the potential impact of a glyphosate ban.
Vivian Wei Huang +2 more
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Benefits of pollution monitoring technology for greenhouse gas offset markets [PDF]
Environmental economists have shown that tradable emission permit markets can reduce the costs to society of pollution reduction. However, when emissions are difficult to monitor and verify, offset credits from pollution reductions may be subject to ...
Shibashis Mukherjee, Amy W. Ando
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AgriFood: Journal of Agricultural Products for Food, EarlyView.Participation in transitions toward more sustainable protein consumption is driven primarily by sustainability motivation, whereas behavioural capability determines whether intentions translate into action. Despite high awareness among Chinese consumers, gaps persist, indicating that policies must jointly address motivational and practical barriers to ...
Zhihan Li, Toritseju Begho
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ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION OF BANKS INVESTMENT LENDING IN THE EU
Фінансово-кредитна діяльність: проблеми теорії та практикиThe European Union (EU) has taken a clear strategy to decarbonize and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A significant role in solving this important problem is the financial support for the modernization of the economy, where the key role is investment ...
Serhii Savluk +3 more
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