Farmers Forced to Choose: Pollute or Preserve as Climate Policy Tightens
The article looks at how global agreements affecting greenhouse gas emissions and international trade could change how agriculture works in Norway. It discusses ways to meet emission reduction goals while keeping up with trade rules. The research shows that using a carbon tax or changing farming methods can cut emissions. They found that if farmers decide to plant trees or special grass to absorb carbon (offsets), the intensity of production might rise, meaning more emissions per unit of output. This shows how different strategies can impact emissions and how agriculture operates in response to environmental and trade policies.