Climate Diet launches Podcast with mega notables
Posted on February 7, 2025
Climate Diet lauds report on USDA guidelines promoting sustainable foods
Washington, DC — January 2025 — Climate Diet, has urged support for the Advisory Group report, which calls for “increased plant-based food consumption and reduced reliance on resource-intensive animal agriculture” provided to update USDA food guidelines expected later this year. The report emphasizes adopting sustainable dietary habits at home, in schools, and institutions to combat climate change. The report aligns with FAO findings linking agriculture to 31% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Climate Diet launches Podcast with mega notables
Climate Diet launched Climate & Cuisine podcast in 2024 with 20 podcasts recorded with national experts such as “How Not to Die” Author, Dr. Michael Greger, or “Unchained TV’s Jane Velez Mitchell, or Australian mega influencer, author/fitness guru, Robert Cheeke. Stay tuned and subscribe to our Climate Diet YouTube channel for a wealth of informative and exciting episodes, packed with expert insights, sustainable living tips, and eco-friendly solutions.
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