EWG’s quick tips for reducing your diet's climate footprint

The way we eat has a direct impact on the climate crisis, and there are steps everyone can take to rethink their diets in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Eating less meat – especially beef – can significantly reduce how much your choices contribute to the climate crisis.

Read EWG’s quick tips for reducing your diet's climate footprint here.

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