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Peanuts or almonds? Rice or millet? Planet-friendly grocery shopping choices go beyond cutting meat

SOUTH KOREA, JUN 11 – A government survey found 76.8% of South Korean consumers bought eco-friendly produce despite high prices, driven by safety and family health concerns.

  • Multiple experts and studies in recent years have examined how food choices impact greenhouse gas emissions and environmental sustainability worldwide.
  • The U.N. estimates that about one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions come from food production, with meat-rich diets generating emissions four times higher than vegan diets.
  • Ruminant animals such as cows, sheep, and goats drive most emissions due to methane burped during digestion, while plant-based proteins like peanuts and almonds have lower environmental footprints and water use.
  • Mary Purdy emphasized that diverse diets promote biodiverse agriculture, which builds healthier soil and is more resistant to erratic weather caused by climate change, whereas conventional farming often relies on pesticides and heavy water use.
  • These findings imply that reducing animal product consumption and embracing varied plant-based foods could mitigate climate impacts and improve agricultural resilience globally.
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Peanuts or almonds? Rice or millet? Planet-friendly grocery shopping choices go beyond cutting meat

If you want to make diet choices that help the planet, the most common and effective advice is to eat fewer animals and more plants.

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asiaplustj.info broke the news in on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
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