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However, surprisingly, when considering total consumption in Singapore, the story shifts. Pork and rice emerge as larger contributors to our carbon footprint due to their high consumption rates. Pork accounts for nearly 28% of food-related greenhouse gases in Singapore, and rice cultivation is a significant source of nitrous oxide—a potent greenhouse gas released during fertilizer use and straw burning. This signals that reducing red meat alone isn't enough; we need a comprehensive approach that also considers staple foods like rice.