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What’s the Best Diet for Planet Earth?

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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Rethinking Local Eating

This chapter challenges the myth that local food is always more environmentally friendly, revealing that transportation contributes only a small fraction of food's total carbon emissions. It emphasizes the significance of farming practices and food types, particularly highlighting the higher carbon footprint of meat and dairy, and encourages listeners to consider their food choices for greater environmental impact.

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