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By, Sofea Arissa Binti Muzamir<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The link between food and climate change is extensive and diverse. Food production, transportation, waste management, and what we eat, all contribute broadly to greenhouse gas\u00a0emissions, which are major causes of climate change. This traps the heat from the sun and thus contributes to climate change. In reality, the food system that is caused by humans is\u00a0responsible for almost one-third of all GHG emissions worldwide. Cattle production is\u00a0particularly significant. Why? This is because of the methane gas emitted from the cattle’s digestive\u00a0process.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The environmental impact of eating differs depends on the type of food we as humans consume. Meat requires extensive grasslands, which requires us to cut down trees hence\u00a0releasing carbon dioxide. Dairy products, particularly from cows and sheep, have the greatest\u00a0climatic effect. For instance, producing milk requires up to 628 litres of water, and 9.0 square\u00a0meters of land hence the 3.2 kilogram CO2 of emissions. By comparison, almond, oat and soy\u00a0milk have a smaller greenhouse gas footprint than cow’s milk making them a more environmentally friendly option.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We may take various actions to help alleviate the consequences of climate change. One of the\u00a0 most successful ways is to adopt a more plant-based diet or climate-friendly food recipes. For example, switching from beef to chicken could reduce your climate footprint. Additionally, if\u00a0you can go completely vegan, then try to go for protein-rich plants like beans, nuts and grains.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food waste is another major part of the context of climate change. Approximately one-third of\u00a0 all food produced globally is wasted, which means all of the energy to produce food is wasted.\u00a0 When food is rejected, all of the resources necessary to produce it, such as water, land, and\u00a0 energy, are also squandered. Reducing food waste via meal planning, do not order more than\u00a0what you need, and composting leftovers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All in all, the relationship between food and climate change is complicated yet doable. We as humans on earth may help to reduce climate change by normalising and practising good eating\u00a0practises by limiting meat consumption, sustaining local and organic agriculture, and eliminating\u00a0food waste. Each of us must work together to build a robust food system capable of meeting\u00a0the Sustainable Goal Development.***<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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