What do we really know about urban agriculture’s impact on people, places, and the planet?
CSS Publication Number
CSS24-25
Full Publication Date
May 6, 2024
Abstract
Urban agriculture has myriad benefits for those who participate in it, but it’s not guaranteed to be more climate-friendly than conventional agriculture. That said, there are some very specific steps urban farmers can take to slash carbon emissions.
Research Areas
Impacts & Burdens
Food & Agriculture
Keywords
Urban agriculture, rooftop farm, climate crisis, food security, urban farming, carbon emissions
Publication Type
Journal Article
Digital Object Identifier
https://doi.org/10.1080/00963402.2024.2339125
Full Citation
Fargue-Lelièvre, A., Hawes, J. K., Goldstein, B., Poniży, L., & Dorr, E. (2024). What do we really know about urban agriculture’s impact on people, places, and the planet? Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 80(3), 174–177. https://doi.org/10.1080/00963402.2024.2339125
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