ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Environmental Effects from Rice Production in China

Environmental Effects from Rice Production in China

Rice Production in China

Rice is one of the most significant crops in the world. It contributes more than 39% of the entire production of food grain in China. From the total of 113 million hectares of food crop area, the rice covers a total of 28%. A major amount of water is used in the production of rice. The production process of rice has bad environmental impacts like acid rain, green house effect, Ozone Layer, Water Pollution and water scarcity (Lin & Shen, 1996, pp. 77). The ...