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Explore evidence-based articles on Carbon Emissions, including environmental impacts, sustainability debates and food-system relevance. From Food Facts.

Hundreds of fish are caught whilst fishing
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OPINION
The Climate Crisis

Farmed fish aren't a climate solution; they're part of the problem

Fish farming markets itself as a climate-smart food system, but evidence shows it carries hidden emissions, destroys carbon sinks, and misleads consumers
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A farmer puts their hand on a cow
FACT CHECK
OPINION
Environment

Cows won’t cool the planet – and saying they can misses the point

Can cows really cool the planet by producing less methane? No, warming something less isn't the same as making something colder.
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A bowl of grains, vegetables, and a small portion of animal protein, representing the dietary recommendations in the Eat Lancet Planetary Health 2.0 diet.
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OPINION
Food Systems

Why the new EAT-Lancet report matters – and why foodfacts stands behind it

The launch of the latest EAT-Lancet Commission report has the potential to mark a turning point in how we think, talk, and act on the future of food.
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Dairy cattle feeding at a trough in a green field
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OPINION
Environment

Can feed additives really fix the methane problem?

Feed additives have been regarded as the silver bullet to tackle methane emissions from cow farmers, but are they all they're cracked up to be?
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