What did you learn about dietary choices from using the footprint calculator? Now imagine that you could translate what you learned into an effective societal policy on food- what would it be? And how would this policy effect the need to alleviate world hunger?
925 million people on earth do not have enough to eat according to the FAO [Food and Agricultural Organization]. That's almost 1 in 7 inhabitants of our planet!
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What are foods we can eat that are healthy and also environment friendly to have a smaller carbon footprint?
This is a great question! The obvious answer would be a vegan diet but that is unrealistic for many people so just reducing your meat and dairy intake will make a significant difference. Some foods that have a low carbon footprint and are healthy would be fruits, vegetables, nuts and beans!
This is a great thing to be thinking about! According to the New York times, "Consuming less red meat and dairy will typically have the biggest impact" (Your Questions About Food and Climate Change, Answered). I agree that while this is a great option for reducing your carbon footprint, it is still important to eat these foods just in moderation. Often times plant-based foods like beans or grains, are the most environmentally friendly. If you are looking for another form of environmentally friendly meat, oysters, scallops, and clams tend to have a lower carbon footprint.
This is a great question! The obvious answer would be a vegan diet but that is unrealistic for many people. According to Global Citizen.org. “Meat has the biggest environmental impact out of all food types, especially beef.” This proves that just reducing your meat intake will make a significant difference in the environment! Some foods that have a low carbon footprint and are healthy would be lentils, local fruits and vegetables, and beans!
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