Food systems are responsible for 30% of human-caused emissions, and nearly 60% of that comes from animal products.

Food systems are responsible for 30% of human-caused emissions, and nearly 60% of that comes from animal products.

Illustrations: Graham Roumieu/Bloomberg

Greener Living

One Simple Change to Reduce Your Climate Impact? Swap Out Beef

Replacing beef with a different protein — even for just one meal — can cut the emissions footprint of a person’s diet that day by as much as half. 

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Next time you’re out for lunch, try playing a little game: Without looking it up, can you find the most and least climate-friendly options on the menu?