Study: Is UK meat and dairy consumption falling fast enough to meet climate goals?

Stuart Stone
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Ethical Consumer study lauds 'incredible power of many small actions' in nudging consumers towards healthier diets, but also warns UK moving in the wrong direction on transport, heating and consumer goods

Meat and dairy consumption appears to be falling in the UK and could well be on track to align with 2030 reductions recommended by the UK government's climate advisors, analysis by Ethical Consumer has...

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