Agriculture is the largest driver of land use change on the planet, dramatically affecting climate, habitat, water availability and water quality.
Through a foundation grant supporting research to develop metrics and tools for assessing environmental risk in agricultural areas, the University of Minnesota recently released a study that provides the first global picture of greenhouse gas emissions from crop production. Maps included in the research show distribution, and the intensity of greenhouse gas released from agricultural activity.
For more about this project, read the full story by Monique Dubos: UMN-led study provides first picture of greenhouse gas emissions from crop production.
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