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Category: Health
The easiest way for people to help limit climate change is with everyday food choices. Climatarians eat with the climate in mind choosing lower carbon options.
27.11.2015
 
Meat causes far higher emissions than plant based food. More than half the world’s crops are used to feed animals. Cutting down on meat is good for your health and good for the climate.
22.11.2015
 
Cutting out meat one day a week, will save approximately 175kg CO2e per year. If you're cooking for three people that adds up to over half a tonne a year.
22.11.2015
 
Processed foods carry an increased carbon burden. Choosing fresh, unprocessed foods saves added energy emissions.
22.11.2015
 
Box delivery schemes which deliver seasonal, organic food to your door vary greatly.
22.11.2015
 
The average (UK) person walks only four miles a week
22.11.2015
 
LPG, diesel, petrol, biofuels, electric or hybrid? What's the best choice?
22.11.2015
 
Every time you fill a 50 litre or 13 gallon petrol tank you’ll be spewing out 112kg CO2e
22.11.2015