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An apple a day keeps the carbon away: Analysis of UK diet advice reveals emissions-saving potential

Toby Hill
clock 28 August 2020 •
Replacing meat with fruit and veg is an act that aligns planetary and individual health
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Replacing meat with fruit and veg is an act that aligns planetary and individual health

Following government healthy eating guidelines could cut an individual's carbon emissions by almost a third, a new study has found

One objection to environmentally friendly diets is that by limiting specific sources of key nutritients, such as fish and dairy, people can risk undermining individual health even as they benefit the health...

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