Plant-based food may reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Plant-based food may reduce greenhouse gas emissions – study

By Agence France-Presse

Sep 14, 2023 12:13 am

PARIS: Replacing half of the pork, chicken, beef and milk products we consume with plant-based alternatives could reduce global greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and related land use by nearly a third, and virtually halt forest loss, according to research published on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila).

Population growth and higher incomes are on track to increase global demand for these key animal products, which can bring damaging environmental consequences.

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