We already know that we should eat less meat for the sake of the planet – the United Nations has said reduced meat consumption would help curb greenhouse emissions. While many ardent environmentalists are vegetarian, initiatives like Meatless Monday are trying to encourage all of us to do our part, as well.

So meat production helps cause global warming. But did you know that climate change might also affect the quality of meat? According to New Scientist: “Pork chops will become …

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We all have different reasons why we want to be slim. For some it’s image – self-confidence. For others, it’s for health. I doubt, however, that many of us think of dropping pounds as way to help the planet.

A new study published this week in the International Journal of Epidemiology suggests that maybe we should. The study maintains that a leaner population would be much better for the environment. Consider: food production is a major contributor to global warming. So is the transport-related pollution that results from moving …

Tags: food production and global warming , food transportation and global warming , leaner population good for the planet , reducing food consumption , weight loss and the environment

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