A joint use of emergy evaluation, carbon footprint and economic analysis for sustainability assessment of grain system in China during 2000–2015

A joint use of emergy evaluation, carbon footprint and economic analysis for sustainability assessment of grain system in China during 2000–2015

The rapid growth of grain yield in China accelerates a discussion on whether the grain system in China is sustainable. To answer the question, a comprehensive assessment from economic and environmental points is necessary. This study jointly used economic analysis (ECA), emergy evaluation (EME) and...

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Main Authors: Xiao-long WANG, Wei WANG, Yue-shan GUAN, Yuan-ran XIAN, Zhi-xin HUANG, Hai-yi FENG, Yong CHEN
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-12-01
Series:Journal of Integrative Agriculture
Subjects:
grain
sustainability
emergy
profit
carbon footprint
time-series
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095311918619288

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