Analysis of the Impact of Livestock Structure on Carbon Emissions of Animal Husbandry: A Sustainable Way to Improving Public Health and Green Environment

Carbon emissions of animal husbandry have been gaining increasing attention due to their high share in global carbon emissions. In this regard, it is essential to assess the regional differences, dynamic evolution patterns, convergence characteristics, and the impact of livestock structure on carbon emissions of animal husbandry. Using data from 30 provincial administrative regions from 2000 to 2018 in China, this study employs the Thiel index method, kernel density analysis, and convergence analysis to quantify the impact of livestock structure on carbon emissions of animal husbandry. The statistical results reveal that carbon emissions of animal husbandry exhibit a rising and declining trend. Specifically, the carbon emissions of animal husbandry are highest in agricultural areas (with a declining trend), followed by agro-pastoral areas (with a declining trend), and the pastoral areas (with a rising trend). It is further revealed that there are no delta convergence and beta convergence of carbon emissions of animal husbandry. Finally, essential and useful policy recommendations are put forward to inhibit carbon emissions of animal husbandry.

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This study examines the regional differences, dynamic evolution patterns, convergence characteristics, and the impact of livestock structure on the carbon emissions of animal husbandry by using data from 30 provincial administrative regions in China from 2000 to 2018. The results show that carbon emissions of animal husbandry exhibit varying trends in different regions, and the impact of livestock structure on these emissions is significant. Additionally, it is found that there is no clear convergence in carbon emissions of animal husbandry. The study concludes with important policy recommendations to reduce carbon emissions from animal husbandry.