Changing what we eat could offset years of climate-warming emissions, new analysis finds

(New York University) Plant protein foods--like lentils, beans, and nuts--can provide vital nutrients using a small fraction of the land required to produce meat and dairy. By shifting to these foods, much of the remaining land could support ecosystems that absorb CO2, according to a new study.

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-09/nyu-cww090120.php

Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - September 7, 2020 Category: Biology Source Type: news