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Explore evidence-based articles on Sustainable Diets, including health claims, nutrition evidence, risks, benefits and common myths. From Food Facts.

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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 person scrapes some food into a bin.
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OPINION
Environment

Reducing food waste vs. dietary change: which matters more for the planet?

Reducing food waste and shifting diets both cut emissions. But which matters more—and how can we do both without feeling overwhelmed?
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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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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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Stacks of wooden crates filled with apples and other fruits stored inside a cold storage facility. The image highlights the role of refrigeration and long-distance transport in modern food supply chains, reinforcing the article’s discussion on the overlooked environmental impact of food transportation and storage in sustainability debates.
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Environment

What's the impact of food transport on sustainability?

Food miles get attention — but where your food comes from matters far less than what it is. Here's why diet choice is a far bigger climate lever than…
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