Gerome Retamal
@geromeclr.bsky.social
Interests: #trade #food #agriculture #environment
Reposted by Gerome Retamal
Untrue food thing #1: Local food is more climate-friendly.
Transport is a very small part (5-10%) of a food’s GHG footprint. Growing food efficiently easily trumps growing it locally.
Growing on large farms, in places with good weather, is most efficient.
ourworldindata.org/food-choice-...
Transport is a very small part (5-10%) of a food’s GHG footprint. Growing food efficiently easily trumps growing it locally.
Growing on large farms, in places with good weather, is most efficient.
ourworldindata.org/food-choice-...
You want to reduce the carbon footprint of your food? Focus on what you eat, not whether your food is local
“Eat local” is a common recommendation to reduce the carbon footprint of your diet. How does the impact of what you eat compare to where it's come from?
ourworldindata.org
September 27, 2024 at 3:31 PM
Untrue food thing #1: Local food is more climate-friendly.
Transport is a very small part (5-10%) of a food’s GHG footprint. Growing food efficiently easily trumps growing it locally.
Growing on large farms, in places with good weather, is most efficient.
ourworldindata.org/food-choice-...
Transport is a very small part (5-10%) of a food’s GHG footprint. Growing food efficiently easily trumps growing it locally.
Growing on large farms, in places with good weather, is most efficient.
ourworldindata.org/food-choice-...