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Small Diet Swaps, Big Climate Wins | Glasgow News
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New research from the University of Edinburgh reveals that simple dietary swaps—like cutting back on meat and dairy and swapping in veggies, beans, and eggs—can help Scotland hit its climate goals while boosting health and keeping grocery bills flat. The study analyzed 33 dietary changes, finding that reducing meat and dairy lowers emissions, conserves land and water, and cuts risks for diabetes and heart disease. You don’t need to go full vegan—just small, everyday swaps add up. Even minor reductions in red meat, especially among heavy consumers, could prevent thousands of diabetes cases and dramatically improve environmental outcomes. The takeaway? Realistic, accessible food choices can deliver big wins for both people and the planet.
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