Climate Diet January 2026 Newsletter

From food policy to plant-based solutions, this issue explores how everyday food choices shape climate change and global resilience.
New Dietary Guidelines Criticized for Fueling Climate Damage and Amazon Deforestation

Climate and environmental advocates warn that new U.S. dietary guidelines promoting meat- and dairy-heavy diets ignore their role in climate change, deforestation, and global land-use impacts—missing a critical opportunity to align food policy with climate science.