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Many of you know that food choices have a significant impact on greenhouse gas emissions and our Oceans. The United Nations Climate Change Report states that animal agriculture causes more greenhouse gases (GHG) than transportation: 18 percent of worldwide GHG. UK hospitals are now cutting meat to cut carbon, the UK is introducing a low carbon food labeling system, and Ghent, Belgium is going vegetarian once a week. The medical journal, The Lancet, recently published health and climate benefits by reducing livestock production by 30%. Check out Bon Appétit Management's Online Food Carbon Calculator in my interview with Bon Appétit's CEO. Water use is also an important consideration; it takes 1000 liters of water to produce 1 liter of milk. If we can change a light bulb, we can change our food practices to help our planet and our health today. Stay connected through Facebook, Twitter, and tell your friends! Thanks very much. Mary Vincent
