cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/5586412
Fig. 2: Relative environmental footprint from GHG emissions of diet groups in comparison to high meat-eaters (>100 g d−1).
Fig. 3: Relative environmental footprint from GWP100, land use, water use, eutrophication potential and biodiversity impact of diet groups in comparison to high meat-eaters (>100 g d−1).
The difference in CH4 (methane) is quite startling as it is a much more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide.