Forest and peat loss driven by key agricultural commodities generate more emissions than Germany
New research reveals the vast carbon footprint of deforestation and peat loss driven by the expansion of beef, soy, palm oil, wood pulp and cocoa. To meet climate targets, world leaders at COP28 are urged to take stronger action against the nature loss linked to global supply chains.
Oxford, United Kingdom – New research released today by Trase[1] shows that the expansion of plantations and cattle pasture onto forests and peatland for key agricultural commodities emits more carbon each year than Germany (701 million tonnes CO2 equivalents).
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