High-resolution inventories for Reactive Nitrogen Emissions from China’s livestock during 2005–2022

Abstract China is a global hotspot for reactive nitrogen (Nr) emissions driven by its large livestock sector, which contribute to air pollution, climate change, and biodiversity losses. Despite their importance, current emission inventory development efforts often address singular Nr species, lackin...

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Main Authors: Youfan Chen, Yuanhong Zhao, Lin Zhang, Yixin Guo, Mi Zhou, Lulu Chen, Yu Yan, Tingkun Li, Yinju Zhang, Yunfan Xu, Bin Luo
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-06-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-025-05394-x
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Yuanhong Zhao
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Lulu Chen
Yu Yan
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Yinju Zhang
Yunfan Xu
Bin Luo
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description Abstract China is a global hotspot for reactive nitrogen (Nr) emissions driven by its large livestock sector, which contribute to air pollution, climate change, and biodiversity losses. Despite their importance, current emission inventory development efforts often address singular Nr species, lacking a comprehensive presentation of all Nr species together and their interconnected features. This may jeopardize China’s achievements of carbon neutrality and clean air. In this study, we developed a high-resolution (0.1° × 0.1°) inventory of monthly Nr emissions from livestock manure in China for 23 livestock types from 2005 to 2022. Based on a unified dataset, our inventory provides detailed estimates of multiple Nr emissions from livestock, including ammonia, nitrogen oxides, and nitrous oxide. The inventory can serve as a valuable resource for atmospheric modelling and support integrated nitrogen management strategies in response to China’s evolving agricultural landscape, facilitating future decision-making to tackle environmental challenges associated with the agriculture sector.
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spelling doaj-art-fdc2e7497cd14ae2b262f621b122e2c82025-08-20T03:24:26ZengNature PortfolioScientific Data2052-44632025-06-0112111410.1038/s41597-025-05394-xHigh-resolution inventories for Reactive Nitrogen Emissions from China’s livestock during 2005–2022Youfan Chen0Yuanhong Zhao1Lin Zhang2Yixin Guo3Mi Zhou4Lulu Chen5Yu Yan6Tingkun Li7Yinju Zhang8Yunfan Xu9Bin Luo10Sichuan Academy of Environmental Policy and PlanningCollege of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, Ocean University of ChinaLaboratory for Climate and Ocean-Atmosphere Studies, Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, School of Physics, Peking UniversityEarth Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences Thrust, Function Hub, Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (Guangzhou)Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Princeton UniversityDepartment of Environmental and Occupational Health, Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington UniversitySichuan Academy of Environmental Policy and PlanningSichuan Academy of Environmental Policy and PlanningSichuan Academy of Environmental Policy and PlanningChengdu Academy of Environmental SciencesSichuan Academy of Environmental Policy and PlanningAbstract China is a global hotspot for reactive nitrogen (Nr) emissions driven by its large livestock sector, which contribute to air pollution, climate change, and biodiversity losses. Despite their importance, current emission inventory development efforts often address singular Nr species, lacking a comprehensive presentation of all Nr species together and their interconnected features. This may jeopardize China’s achievements of carbon neutrality and clean air. In this study, we developed a high-resolution (0.1° × 0.1°) inventory of monthly Nr emissions from livestock manure in China for 23 livestock types from 2005 to 2022. Based on a unified dataset, our inventory provides detailed estimates of multiple Nr emissions from livestock, including ammonia, nitrogen oxides, and nitrous oxide. The inventory can serve as a valuable resource for atmospheric modelling and support integrated nitrogen management strategies in response to China’s evolving agricultural landscape, facilitating future decision-making to tackle environmental challenges associated with the agriculture sector.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-025-05394-x
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Bin Luo
High-resolution inventories for Reactive Nitrogen Emissions from China’s livestock during 2005–2022
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title_short High-resolution inventories for Reactive Nitrogen Emissions from China’s livestock during 2005–2022
title_sort high resolution inventories for reactive nitrogen emissions from china s livestock during 2005 2022
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