Abstract:There is a significant and growing interaction between the transport sector and the food sector as globalized markets continue to increase the demand for 'food miles' i.e. the number of miles a food item travels throughout its life cycle. The concept of 'food miles' has become interesting to the public and policy makers as a way to assess the relative carbon footprint of food choices. However, there is currently a lack of information available about the transport-related greenhouse gas emissions that would all… Show more
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