‘Eat local’ is a recommendation we hear often with regard to our #climate impact, but while well intentioned, it’s often misguided.

Most agricultural emissions come from land use changes & processes at the farm. While local #food *can* benefit the climate, it all depends on what we’re consuming, where in the world we are (is it energy intensive to grow/raise in the region?) & how it was produced.

Personally, I still like to eat locally when it benefits farms & other businesses in my community.

@Sheril

Are plant based foods usually more sustainable to consume?

@geotechland Yes.

Plant based foods require less water, fertilizer & energy & produce fewer emissions. And if we reduce the amount of land currently used for livestock, it will have an enormous impact in terms of curbing emissions.