Vegetable oil emissions study reveals urgent need for greener growing solutions UniofNottingham
Scientists from the University of Nottingham's Future Food Beacon carried out the first analysis to consider GHG emissions from almost all possible systems that are currently used to produce palm, soybean, rapeseed and sunflower oil around the world. The study was a
, that incorporated all relevant studies concerning the environmental impact of oil production published between 2000 and 2020. The findings have been published today inThis new study reflects almost 6,000 producers in 38 countries, and is representative of over 71% of global vegetable oil production. Across all oil crop systems, median GHG emissions were 3.81 kg COfor rapeseed oil to 4.
systems had fewer emissions than both palm and soybean oil, so appear to be more sustainable choices.stored in the trees and vegetation is released to the atmosphere as CO. A lot of the carbon stored in the soil is often also released. The researchers analyzed the impact of this type of deforestation on crop sustainability. They also considered the carbon costs of agricultural land occupation even in cases where deforestation happened more than 100 years ago .
Dr. Thomas Alcock, Future Food Beacon research fellow and Postdoctoral Researcher at the Technical University of Munich led the research. He says that"the strength of having lots of different production systems included in this study is that we can identify the most sustainable systems for each crop type, and push for these to be adopted more widely.
The study highlights the need and scope to improve sustainability within current production systems, including through increasing yields whilst limiting application of inputs with high carbon footprints, and in the case of palm oil through more widespread adoption of methane capture technologies in processing stages.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
The best LED grow lights to efficiently nurture your plantsFrom vegetables to succulents to even commercial needs, check out the best LED grow lights and see which set suits your needs, here!
Lire la suite »
This California wine country town is multicultural. So why do so many feel invisible?Parents, students and activists recently fought to reinstate an ethnic studies course at Paso Robles High School after a decade of going without one. The conflict over the class revealed painful truths in Paso Robles.
Lire la suite »
Young Sheldon Star Reminds Fans That Sheldon & Missy Are Now Full TeenagersYoungSheldon's Raegan Revord reflects on her journey with co-star Iain Armitage, noting that they are both now teenagers in real life after beginning the show when they were much younger.
Lire la suite »
Column: Padres messed up with Tatis, but Junior gets most of the blameStar is selfish and needs to start acting like a grown-up
Lire la suite »
Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren't more of them doing it?Experts are eyeing a promising solution to reduce planet-warming emissions: your neighborhood big-box stores and shopping malls.
Lire la suite »
Mice Study Reveals a New Method to Unlock The Blood-Brain BarrierThe blood-brain barrier acts as a security border for the brain, playing a vital role in protecting the delicate neurons inside. However, its strict admission policy can be a problem when it comes to dispatching drugs to treat brain diseases.
Lire la suite »