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Direct human influence on atmospheric CO2 seasonality from increased cropland productivity

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  • Josh M. Gray

    (Boston University)

  • Steve Frolking

    (Earth Systems Research Center, University of New Hampshire)

  • Eric A. Kort

    (Oceanic and Space Sciences, University of Michigan)

  • Deepak K. Ray

    (Institute on the Environment, University of Minnesota)

  • Christopher J. Kucharik

    (University of Wisconsin-Madison)

  • Navin Ramankutty

    (McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 0B9, Canada
    Present address: Liu Institute for Global Issues and Institute for Resources, Environment, and Sustainability, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z2, Canada.)

  • Mark A. Friedl

    (Boston University)

Abstract

Increases in agricultural productivity are shown, using production statistics and a carbon accounting model, to explain as much as a quarter of the observed increase in the seasonal amplitude of the Northern Hemisphere atmospheric carbon dioxide cycle.

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  • Josh M. Gray & Steve Frolking & Eric A. Kort & Deepak K. Ray & Christopher J. Kucharik & Navin Ramankutty & Mark A. Friedl, 2014. "Direct human influence on atmospheric CO2 seasonality from increased cropland productivity," Nature, Nature, vol. 515(7527), pages 398-401, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:nature:v:515:y:2014:i:7527:d:10.1038_nature13957
    DOI: 10.1038/nature13957
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    1. Jeremiah Ejemeyovwi & Gershon Obindah & Tiena Doyah, 2018. "Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Crop Production: Finding A Sustainable Balance," International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, Econjournals, vol. 8(4), pages 303-309.
    2. Alia DeLong & Marilyn E. Swisher & Carlene A. Chase & Tracy Irani & Jorge Ruiz-Menjivar, 2023. "The Roots of First-Generation Farmers: The Role of Inspiration in Starting an Organic Farm," Land, MDPI, vol. 12(6), pages 1-20, June.
    3. Blango, Mohamed M. & Cooke, Richard A.C. & Moiwo, Juana P., 2019. "Effect of soil and water management practices on crop productivity in tropical inland valley swamps," Agricultural Water Management, Elsevier, vol. 222(C), pages 82-91.
    4. Nguyen, Kim Anh Thi & Jolly, Curtis M. & Nguelifack, Brice Merlin, 2018. "Biodiversity, coastal protection and resource endowment: Policy options for improving ocean health," Journal of Policy Modeling, Elsevier, vol. 40(2), pages 242-264.

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