Think you’re green? You’ve gotta be vegan

A study found that a vegan diet produces significantly less greenhouse gas emissions, requires less land and water, and results in less biodiversity loss compared to diets containing over 100 grams of meat a day. Even moderate intakes of animal foods were found to have a damaging effect on the environment. Another study compared the environmental impact of a vegan diet to the Mediterranean diet, which contains only a small amount of animal foods, and found that the vegan diet had a 44% lower impact.

Overall, the research suggests that in order to truly be environmentally friendly, individuals should adopt a vegan diet. This diet not only benefits the environment but also contributes to better health and animal welfare. The findings highlight the importance of making sustainable food choices to reduce the impact on the planet.