I noticed that my carbon footprint on food spiked when I put in how much meat I ate (3,288 kg). Looking at eating meat is one of the most significant contributors to a my carbon footprint, as meat production produces enormous greenhouse gas emissions. According to a United Nations report, the livestock business accounts for 14.5% of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions.(https://unfccc.int/blog/we-need-to-talk-about-meat) Animal agriculture requires a lot of land, water, and feed, which adds to a person's carbon footprint. When compared to other varieties of meat, such as chicken or fish, the production of red meat is connected with higher greenhouse gas emissions. According to a study conducted by University of Michigan and Tulane University, replacing 50% of Americans' meat intake with plant-based proteins might reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 2 billion tons of greenhouse gas pollution.(https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/study-cutting-us-meat-intake-half-could-prevent-16-billion-tons-climate-pollution-2020-04-30/) Eating a plant-based diet can dramatically lower a my carbon footprint because plant-based meals use fewer resources and emit fewer emissions than animal-based foods. Furthermore, I could go as far as purchasing locally sourced and responsibly farmed beef, which can also help lower a my carbon footprint. Overall, lowering meat consumption is one of the most effective strategies for me to reduce my carbon footprint and contribute to climate change mitigation efforts.