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Tier 4 — Narrative / commentaryPeer-reviewed

Preventing the progression of climate change: one drug or polypill?

Hugh Montgomery

Biofuel Research Journal · 2017

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Summary

This 2017 perspective in Biofuel Research Journal, authored by Hugh Montgomery, appears to examine whether single-sector or single-intervention approaches suffice for climate mitigation in food and agriculture, or whether an integrated 'polypill' strategy across multiple farming and food system domains is necessary. The framing suggests the paper argues for comprehensive, multi-faceted intervention rather than reliance on isolated solutions. Without the full text, the specific evidence base and recommendations remain uncertain.

UK applicability

The arguments for integrated climate mitigation strategies would be relevant to UK agricultural policy and farm-level practice, particularly as the UK develops post-Brexit farm subsidy and environmental land management schemes. However, applicability depends on whether the paper addresses temperate farming systems or global contexts.

Key measures

As suggested by the title, likely greenhouse gas emissions, carbon footprint, or climate impact metrics across agricultural/food systems; specific measures cannot be confirmed without access to the full text.

Outcomes reported

The paper likely explores whether single interventions ('one drug') or integrated approaches ('polypill') are more effective for mitigating climate change in the context of food and agricultural systems. Specific metrics are uncertain without the abstract.

Theme
Climate & resilience
Subject
Climate & greenhouse gas mitigation
Study type
Commentary
Study design
Narrative review
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
Global
System type
Food supply chain
DOI
10.18331/brj2017.4.1.2
Catalogue ID
BFmor3g48f-xwb9of

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