Understanding the Link between Population, Agriculture and Carbon Dioxide Emissions: A Bibliometric Analysis of Studies in the Web of Science

Abstract

"The relationship between population, agriculture, and carbon dioxide emissions has been an issue of concern to scientists and institutions for many years. Concerns about the impact of population growth on the environment and agriculture go back several decades. As the world's population continued to grow, scientists and researchers became increasingly aware of the potential consequences of this growth on food production, resource use, and greenhouse gas emissions. A growing population means higher demand for food. This has increased pressure on agriculture to produce more food, often leading to increased acreage and more intensive farming methods. Intensification involves the increased use of fertilizers, pesticides, and machinery, which can lead to higher greenhouse gas emissions. The goal of this study is to quantify the contribution of agriculture and population growth to carbon dioxide emissions. In this context, 412 papers were found on the Web of Science. Papers in this area often address the role of agriculture in greenhouse gas emissions, including its direct and indirect effects on the carbon cycle. Although most studies were published in 2020, the number of publications has changed over time as regulations in the field have emerged. The data show that the country with the most authors is China, which is recognized as a country with a significant increase in scientific research. "