Climate change is a major problem for the planet, and now you can calculate exactly how much you contribute, depending on what you eat.
This is one of the most serious problems facing our planet at the moment. The downside is that although we do not necessarily like to admit it, man is among the main responsible for the greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere. At a higher level, among the ways in which humans contribute to climate change are the burning of fossil fuels or massive deforestation.
However, at a lower level, the foods you eat have a certain impact on the environment. There is now a more accurate way to better understand how much you contribute to greenhouse gas emissions depending on the food you like.
Food production is responsible for a quarter of the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere, thus contributing to climate change, according to a University of Oxford study. However, some types of food cause more environmental problems than others.
Thus, the most harmful to our planet seems to be the production of meat (especially beef and lamb) and other animal products.
How can you see how much you contribute to climate change
In order to make this calculation system, the researchers at the University of Oxford have looked at the impact that the production of certain foods has on the environment. They followed all the phases of production, from processing, to packaging and transport.
This computer lets you choose your favorite type of food and how often you consume it in a week. Then calculate exactly the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere to get that food to you.
Take the example of milk consumption. If you choose to drink milk 3-5 times a week, 200ml each time, 131kg of greenhouse gases will reach the atmosphere in a year. To give you a better idea, this quantity is the equivalent of the amount emitted after a 538km drive.
You can check how much you contribute to climate change here.