Bad, Better, Best: The Climate Impact of Meat

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By Gemma AlexanderAug 21, 2020, 5:00 am244 pts
The average American eats 220.9 pounds of meat per year. Food accounts for 14% of our household carbon emissions, and meat accounts for more than half of that. Although a vegan diet may be the single most effective way for individuals to minimize their environmental impact, giving up meat remains a challenge.…

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