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Food & Climate Change

Food systems account for roughly a quarter to a third of global greenhouse gas emissions, and animal products dominate that share. This hub covers footprints by food, methane, and dietary-shift modelling.

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Infographic comparing train vs plane emissions with a factory farm in the distance, highlighting the need for sustainable travel.
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Train vs. Plane Emissions in Europe: An Activist Toolkit for Animal Welfare 2024

This activist toolkit outlines strategies to campaign for shifting European transport away from high-emission planes to lower-emission trains, explicitly linking this to the severe climate impact of industrial animal agriculture.

By Eleanor Vance · 4 min read

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Frequently asked questions

What is the most effective dietary change for the climate?
Reducing beef and dairy delivers the largest single reduction for most households, because ruminant production is the most emissions-intensive food category.
How much of global emissions come from food?
Estimates cluster between 25% and 34% of total anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, including land-use change.

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