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What’s the Best Diet for Planet Earth?

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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Rethinking Our Plates: Sustainability and Dietary Choices

This chapter explores the environmental impact of our food systems, emphasizing the urgent need for shifts towards plant-based diets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It discusses the complexities of dietary changes among wealthier populations, highlighting the challenges of reducing meat consumption and the potential role of lab-grown alternatives. Additionally, it examines agricultural advancements necessary for improving crop yields in low-income countries, linking food security with sustainability efforts.

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