Tag: diet
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A Net Zero lifestyle can improve your mind and body in so many ways. While climate change scientists recommend that a plant-based diet is the only sustainable diet in a Net Zero world; it is also the best diet for our bodies, according to nutritionists and the medical profession. What is a plant-based diet? It…
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Pizza and burgers are the most popular fast food in the world. Pizza ranks 1st in many countries as the most ordered takeaway and burger chains such as McDonalds dominate the fast-food market. They often feature in our eating habits, so how we can make better choices with pizzas and burgers to lower our carbon…
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In the process of cutting our carbon footprint, we still want to treat ourselves to nice things like takeaways. Indian and Chinese cuisine are amongst the most popular options in the world for a takeaway. How can we reduce carbon emissions when ordering an Indian or Chinese takeout? Indian takeaways and carbon emissions Research by…
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It is lunchtime, and you are going to choose a sandwich from the coffee shop. Which sandwich has a lower carbon footprint that others? You probably think that a vegetarian sandwich is always the best option over sandwiches with meat. But this is not always the case and the research into the carbon emissions of…
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What snacks should you eat if you want to reduce your carbon footprint? Professor Bridle’s book ‘Food and climate change without the hot air’ analyses the most popular snacks we eat and suggest ways we can make small changes in our snacks to change our carbon footprint. Chocolate Chocolate bars will vary in their carbon…
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Coffee is big business with two billion cups consumed every year. Coffee drinking is set to change a lot over the coming decades because it is an industry heavily impacted by climate change. We mostly consume two types of coffee beans, Arabica and Robusta, and 75% of them are made in five countries Ethiopia, Vietnam,…
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Summer has arrived in the Western hemisphere and it will be perfect weather to go for a picnic in the park. How can you reduce your carbon footprint of having a picnic with friends and family? Making a few changes will make a big difference without compromising on the fun. Use low carbon modes of…
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There has been a bit of a backlash to veganism lately and the number of people reporting to be vegetarian or vegan has gone down. It used to be a growing trend in the UK and around the world, but this trend has gone into reverse with populism and culture wars spreading misinformation about diets…
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Climate change would be a lot easier to solve if all we had to do was to get our energy use from renewable resources. Except electrifying energy use with technology like heat pumps, solar panels and electric vehicles would increase demand for energy exponentially. The Centre of Research for Energy Demand estimates we would have…
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Low carbon Easter It is Easter holiday and this often leads to many gatherings with friends and family and religious activities. What are the main ways you can cut your carbon footprint with your actions in this festive season? Buy what you need If you are going to buy Easter eggs or do Easter activities,…