Answer to Question #112552 in Human geography for Joe

Question

Summarise the impact of food on the uk’s carbon footprint

Answer 1

The diet in the UK is rich in meat and dairy. The livestock necessary to produce such meals emits CO2 and methane, as well as CO2 is emitted during their transportation. For the livestock to live, people cut trees, which contributes to the higher amounts of CO2 because existing trees are not enough to consume it. According to different studies, the carbon footprint can be reduced by 25% if the British choose to eat less meat and more vegetables and reduce food waste.