Farming's Greenhouse Gas Cuts Could Swing Wildly, Upending Food Supplies
The study looked at how different assumptions affect the potential for agriculture and forestry to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. By using a specific model, the researchers found that varying factors can greatly change the results. Depending on the assumptions, the potential for emission reductions could range from a decrease of 55% to an increase of 85%. Higher carbon prices could lead to more significant changes, like planting trees or energy crops instead of traditional crops, while lower prices might result in smaller changes to farming practices.