Tag: rice farming

  • Rice Paddy Greenhouse Gas Emissions Have Doubled in 60 Years

    Rice Paddy Greenhouse Gas Emissions Have Doubled in 60 Years

    A Boston College-led study finds that greenhouse gas emissions from rice paddies have doubled over the past six decades, now equaling roughly 1.1 billion tons of CO₂ annually. The good news: targeted changes to farm management could slash emissions by about 10% without reducing crop yields.