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Accounting for Substitution: Improving Estimates of GHG Reductions From Cattle‐Based Product Demand Shifts

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, Sara Gardner Hedgecock, Lawton L. Nalley, Alvaro Durand‐Morat, Aaron Shew, Rodolfo M. Nayga Jr   +5 more
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Pathway for Renewable Energy Application in Urban Green Space under the Low Carbon Perspective

Fengjing Yuanlin
ObjectiveIn the context of global climate change and the ongoing transition of energy structures, promoting the application of renewable energy in urban green spaces has become a crucial strategy for achieving carbon neutrality and sustainable urban ...
Kailun WANG, Tonggang NIU, Lian LIU, Zhongjie WANG   +3 more
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GREEN SPACES AND PUBLIC HEALTH IN URBAN AREAS [PDF]

Quality of life in cities depends largely on the availability of attractive and accessible green spaces. It is generally agreed that urban green spaces are essential for the health and well-being of citizens.
Corina PIRLOGEA, Claudiu CICEA
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Assessing Household Welfare in Response to Rising Food Prices in The Gambia

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines how rising food prices affected household welfare in The Gambia using nationally representative data from the 2015/16 Integrated Household Survey (IHS‐3). The analysis reflects household consumption behavior and market conditions prevailing during that period and provides a structural benchmark for understanding ...
Roger Vorsah, Obed Quaicoe, Fafanyo Asiseh, John N. Ng'ombe   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessing Structural Connectivity of Urban Green Spaces in Metropolitan Hong Kong

, 2017
Connectivity is a vital element in landscape structure because of its importance in species–landscape interactions. Connectivity analysis of green spaces in urban landscapes, especially in high-density cities such as Hong Kong, differs from that of ...
Yiqing Liu, C. Jim, Hanzhang Song, Yuhong Tian   +3 more
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Hemp Cultivation and Crop Diversification: Implications for Ecosystem Services in Kentucky

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines the ecosystem benefits of expanding hemp cultivation by assessing its impact on crop diversity. Using scenario‐based simulations and fixed‐effect panel regressions with county‐level data in Kentucky, we find that increased hemp acreage tends to enhance crop diversity, improving water quality and bird diversity.
Yunsun Park, Seong D. Yun, Brandy E. Phipps, Tyler Mark, Craig Schluttenhofer   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Chinese Trade Competition and Rural Mexican Migration

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT China's accession to the World Trade Organization in 2001 reshaped global trade, reducing U.S. demand for Mexican manufactured goods and weakening Mexico's manufacturing employment. This study estimates how this trade‐induced decline affected migration and employment decisions among rural Mexicans.
Zachariah Rutledge, Joaquin Mayorga
wiley   +1 more source

Decoding the Role of Urban Green Space Morphology in Shaping Visual Perception: A Park-Based Study

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Urban green spaces, vital public infrastructure, have received limited research on how their morphology affects visual perception preferences. Using data from ten parks, we generated green space maps from high-resolution satellite imagery and calculated ...
Yi Peng, Zongsheng Li, Aamir Mehmood Shah, Bingyang Lv, Shiliang Liu, Yuzhou Liu, Xi Li, Huixing Song, Qibing Chen   +8 more
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Who Is Structurally Able to Participate in the Sustainable Protein Transition and Through What Mechanisms?

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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Perception and use of various urban green spaces in Padova (Northern Italy)

, 2018
Urban green spaces are a focal area for the daily life of citizens. Therefore, deep knowledge of citizens’ perceptions and uses of green infrastructures is crucial in urban planning and design.
Arne Arnberger, Riccardo Da Re, Dina Cattaneo, Riccardo Celegato, Paolo Semenzato, Tommaso Sitzia, Daniel Vecchiato, RIZZETTO, RICCARDO, Thomas Campagnaro   +8 more
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