Bangkok — Converting large areas of land for farming to boost food supplies increases planet-heating emissions and places a greater burden on poorer nations already bearing the brunt of climate change, researchers warn.
“It’s unrealistic to say that we can’t convert more land, given that the world’s population is growing, especially in developing countries,” said Chuan Liao, assistant professor in ASU’s School of Sustainability and the study’s lead author.A sharp increase in food prices in 2007 triggered a global rush for land to increase food security, with wealthier nations and multinational businesses snapping up land in poorer nations.
“Yet it is difficult, given the host-country governments are so keen to catch up through agricultural development,” he said Agriculture and deforestation account for nearly a quarter of greenhouse gas emissions globally, greater than the share of the transport sector.
Crazy humans This planet has been here for at least 4 billion years Humans live up-to 75 years atmost And we think we can save 🌍
the earth has been heating and cooling for thousands of years!! Propaganda!
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