The US Consumer Price Index (CPI), a measure of US economy-wide inflation, for all food increased 0.2% from July, 2023 to August, 2023, and food prices were 4.3% higher than in August, 2022. Food production is a major producer of GHG emissions, also known as climate pollution. Its overall impact on agriculture reduces food supplies, raises food prices, and affects nutrition across demographics. Research indicates that demand-side reductions through dietary changes are needed to significantly minimize total food system emissions.
Yet food systems struggle to provide healthy, sustainable, and affordable foods. It’s clear that public health efforts need to consider the impact of dietary choices much more intensely, not only in terms of nutritional quality but also in terms of environmental…
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