Eating less beef and more beans would cut deaths by 5-7%

We already know that our choice of diet critically affects the sustainability of the planet. What is becoming increasingly clear is that it also has adverse implications for human health. This article from the World Economic Forum lays out the case that meat-centric diets are also contributing to significantly higher death rates.

Eating less beef and more beans would cut deaths by 5-7%
With consumption set to soar, we need to look for alternatives. Image: Theo Leconte/Unsplash

“With consumption set to soar, we need to look for alternatives. What’s the story? We’ve known for some time that cows reared for beef or dairy products produce a lot of greenhouse gas emissions – and with demand expected to double, this is an increaing concern. But what hasn’t been fully understood is […]”

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