Men’s meat-heavy diets cause 40% more climate emissions than women’s, study finds
by Damian Carrington Environment editor from Environment | The Guardian on (#5S709)
Research also shows 25% of diet-related emissions are from optional' food and drinks, such as coffee, alcohol and cake
Men's meaty diets are responsible for 40% more climate-heating emissions than those of women, according to a UK study.
The research also found a quarter of diet-related emissions were from optional" food and drink, such as coffee, alcohol, cakes and sweets. The scientists said policies to encourage sustainable diets should focus on plant-based foods but switching drinks and cutting down on sweet snacks presented further opportunities.
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