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Temperature effects on productivity and factor reallocation : evidence from a half million Chinese manufacturing plants
Zhang, Peng; Deschênes, Olivier; Meng, Kyle C.; Zhang, … - 2017
the effects of temperature on firm-level total factor productivity (TFP), factor inputs, and output. We detect an inverted …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011760107
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The impact of high temperatures on performance in work-related activities
Picchio, Matteo; Ours, Jan C. van - 2023
High temperatures can have a negative effect on work-related activities. Labor productivity may go down because mental …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014339075
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Agricultural Productivity and Climate Change : An Evidence of a Non-linear Relationship in Sub-Saharan Africa
Jean Galbert, Ongono Olinga - 2023
This paper focuses on the relationship between agricultural productivity and climate change in sub-Saharan Africa. The … main objective is to justify the observed upward trend in agricultural productivity as the temperature is increasing and … rainfalls are decreasing. We argue that the relationship between agricultural productivity, temperature, and precipitation is …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014344344
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Climate Violence = extreme climate conditions x social realities : Critical Focus on Women and Girls in Africa
Duho, King Carl Tornam; Akalibey, Scholastica - 2022
Climate Change and violence are threats to the livelihood and economic sustainability of women and girls in Africa. Despite the current efforts to address the problems, much is still expected to be done by governments, businesses and civil society organizations in Africa. We discuss the concept...
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Rain, temperature and agricultural production : the impact of climate change in Sub-Sahara Africa, 1961 - 2009
Exenberger, Andreas; Pondorfer, Andreas - 2011
This paper is about the effect of climate change on Sub-Sahara African (SSA) agricultural production in a post-colonial setting. While agricultural production certainly is the result of a multi-dimensional process (influenced by diverse branches of politics, by technology, and also by trade...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009737513
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Does energy consumption matter for climate change in Africa? : new insights from panel data analysis
Kelly, Arsene Mouongue; Radler, Romaine Doline Ngo Nguéda - In: Innovation and green development 3 (2024) 3, pp. 1-10
Africa, abundant in natural resources, faces growth challenges due to widespread energy poverty and heightened biofuel use with severe environmental impacts. Recognizing the connection between energy consumption and climate change is crucial for implementing sustainable solutions and...
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Rain, temperature and agricultural production : the impact of climate change in Sub-Sahara Africa, 1961 - 2009
Exenberger, Andreas; Pondorfer, Andreas - 2011
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009544504
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Climate Change Adaptation and Inequality in Africa : Case of Water, Energy and Food Insecurity
Nyiwul, Linus - 2020
In this paper we analyze the relationship between social inequality and climate change policy actions in African countries. We examine whether the needs of the poor influence mitigation and adaptation policies in the region. The continent is characterized by an interesting dynamic between...
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Identifying Barriers to Adoption of ‘No-Cost’ Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Practices in Pastoral Systems
Cortés Acosta, Sandra - 2019
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Cows, Cash and Climate : Low Stocking Rates, High-Performing Cows, Emissions and Profitability across New Zealand Farms
Fleming, David; Kerr, Suzi; Lou, Edmund - 2019
Using the New Zealand Monitor Farm Data (NZMFD), this paper explores the cost-effectiveness of two mitigation options to reduce biological greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on farms: reducing stocking rate (SR; the number of cows per effective hectare of dairy land); and increasing animal...
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