Transport is important in the carbon footprint of imported organic plant products.
Transport is important in the carbon footprint of imported organic plant products.
Author(s): KNUDSEN, M. T.; YU-HUI, Q.; YAN, L.; ABREU, L. S. de; HALBERG, N.; LANGER, V.
Summary: Farmers or consumers may ask about the environ- mental implications when choosing organic pro- ducts from afar. Is it sustainable to buy organic products from China or South America? How much does the long-distance transport affect the climate and carbon footprint of the products? And does the organic production in the countries concerned benefit the environment? These are some of the questions raised ? and the point of departure for a recently finalized PhD study.
Publication year: 2011
Types of publication: Journal article
Unit: Embrapa Environment
Keywords: Impacto ambiental, Produção orgânica, Transporte
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