Dietary impacts of climate change could result in half a million extra deaths by 2050, Lancet warns

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Research finds a reduction in fruit and vegetable and overall calorie intake could offset the reduced mortality that will come from the lower consumption of red meat

Reduced crop productivity from climate change could result in over half a million deaths worldwide by 2050 due to changes in diets and bodyweight, according to a new study. The research, published today...

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