Food: greener choices

Different food products lead to different amounts of greenhouse gas production. But should this affect the way we eat and who is responsible for mitigating our diet’s effect on the planet? Use this one-hour resource to help your students

Published 12 August 2021

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Use this one-hour Headline lesson to help your students:

  • Learn which food produce the most greenhouse gases
  • Explore how to make greener food choices
  • Debate whether any food should be banned for the sake of the climate

These teaching resources are supported by KPMG. The Economist Educational Foundation maintained full editorial control.

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