Switching to a plant-based diet isn’t just a personal health choice; it’s a powerful way to help the environment. For people in the UK looking to reduce their meat and animal product consumption, the benefits are substantial. More recent research shows that the carbon footprint of a vegan diet can be as much as 60% smaller than a meat-based one, and 24% smaller than a vegetarian diet. With the UK currently not on target to meet it’s climate commitments by 2030 it’s important we all do as much as we are able to at an individual level to help reduce carbon emissions. Eating Less Meat Means Less Land Clearance One of the…