Scientists say urgent to cut global food production emissions

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Food production results in emissions of carbon dioxide, methane and other planet-warming gases in many ways, including land clearing and deforestation for agriculture and grazing, digestion by cattle and other livestock, production and use of fertilisers and the cultivation of rice in flooded paddies.

Overall emissions are equivalent to about 16 billion metric tonnes of carbon dioxide a year, or about 30 per cent of total global emissions.

A plant-rich diet is a realistic goal. We're not saying in this paper to hit these targets we have to give up animal products. But there need to be some dietary shifts towards the healthier diets

Qn. ‘We should adopt a non-meat diet for the planet’s health.’ Comment. (JPJC Prelim 2020)