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Bottom-Up Food Waste and Climate Solution in China
›China Environment Forum // Cool Agriculture // Guest Contributor // waste // December 21, 2023 // By Xuehua Zhang
China is the world’s largest emitter of methane, a short-lived climate pollutant that traps 80 times more heat than carbon. Coal mining, agriculture, and food waste are China’s three biggest methane emitters. Among them, food waste holds the most promise for near-term climate action.
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From Animal Waste to Energy: A Climate Solution on Chinese Farms
›China Environment Forum // Cool Agriculture // Guest Contributor // waste // November 16, 2023 // By Tongxin Zhu & Diego MonteroA quiet agricultural revolution is on the horizon in parts of China. Innovative anaerobic digestion techniques are revolutionizing agriculture by transforming livestock manure into organic fertilizer and clean biogas energy. As these technologies significantly lower carbon emissions, they can set a precedent for sustainable farming practices across China and the world.
