Carbon accounting of pig manure management with a focus in China – discrepancies and recommendations

Lei Wang; Lei Zhang; Xiaoshan Hu; Xietian Zheng; Chenyuan Zhang; Qiang Liu; Zhonghao Chen; Hongwei Liu; Chuan Wang

doi:10.1039/d5va00248f

January 1, 2026Environmental Science AdvancesOpen Access

Carbon accounting of pig manure management with a focus in China – discrepancies and recommendations

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The aim is to evaluate the carbon footprint of pig manure management in China and identify discrepancies in current assessments.
Conducted a comprehensive assessment of greenhouse gas emissions related to pig farming.
Analyzed different methods of manure management and their carbon footprints.
Identified data gaps and discrepancies in existing carbon accounting frameworks.
Found significant variations in reported GHG emissions across different manure management practices.
Highlighted the need for standardized methods in carbon accounting.
Recommended specific actions to improve accuracy in emissions reporting.

Implication

This analysis assesses GHG emissions from pig manure management in China, highlighting discrepancies and suggesting improvements.

Abstract

Livestock manure management is a significant source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while China is a major country in pig farming. A scientific assessment of the carbon footprint of pig...

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Wang et al. (2026) studied this question.

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