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Agriculture was responsible for 10% of total U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2022. Methane (CH₄), nitrous oxide (N₂O), and carbon dioxide (CO₂) are the main GHGs emitted by agricultural activities. Livestock and soil management are major contributors.

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Aaron Friedman-Heiman

Research Assistant

Status:

Current

Education

M.S Environment and Sustainability, University of Michigan, 2023
B.A. Environmental Science and Political Science, Tulane University, 2016

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Research Interests

Sustainable Food Systems, Organic Waste Recycling, Industrial Ecology, Urban Metabolism, Circular Economy

Publications (1)

The impact of refrigeration on food losses and associated greenhouse gas emissions throughout the supply chain

Projects (1)

Changes in Energy Use and Water Stress Caused by the Emergence of the Cold Chain

In the News (4)

ACHR News

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Jul 2, 2024

Study Finds Cold Chains Can Significantly Reduce Food Waste

AJOT

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Jun 26, 2024

University of Michigan study finds cold chains can significantly reduce global food waste and emissions

New Food Magazine

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Jun 4, 2024

Improved refrigerated supply chains could save nearly half of global food waste, says new study

Science Daily

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May 28, 2024

Improved refrigeration could save nearly half of the 1.3 billion tons of food wasted each year globally