Sweden is leading the charge once again...they are the first to administer food emissions calculations to help consumers make more informed decisions about the food they eat. "New labels listing the carbon dioxide emissions associated with the production of foods are appearing on some grocery items and restaurant menus around the country."
Food production is an energy intensive industry, responsible for emitting GHG's into the atmosphere resulting in climate change. Altering ones diet by selecting foods with lower embodied energy can greatly reduce your footprint.
Read more in this New York Times Article.
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