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A quarter of our carbon emissions comes from food. This accessible description of how food and climate change are connected, inspired by the author's former mentor David Mackay (Sustainable Energy without the Hot Air), steers clear of emotive words to focus on facts. From breakfast to lunch, sn...
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UIT Cambridge,
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| Publisher Address: | Cambridge : |
| Publication Dates: | 2020. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: |
A quarter of our carbon emissions comes from food. This accessible description of how food and climate change are connected, inspired by the author's former mentor David Mackay (Sustainable Energy without the Hot Air), steers clear of emotive words to focus on facts. From breakfast to lunch, snacks to supper, Professor Bridle outlines the climate impact of the food we eat, how food production contributes to climate change and how climate change impacts food production. |
| Carrier Form: | x, 244 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9780857845030 0857845039 |
| Index Number: | HD9000 |
| CLC: |
P467 X196 |
| Call Number: | X196/B852 |
| Contents: |
Breakfast -- Tea and coffee -- Sugar -- Milk -- Bread and toast -- A bowl of cereal -- Eggs -- Breakfast summary / Lunch -- A cheese sandwich -- Ham, pork and bacon -- Salad -- Pizza -- A baked potato, or fries -- Beans and other legumes -- Yogurt and cream -- Lunch summary / Snacks -- A piece of fruit -- Chocolate and sweets -- Nuts -- Potato crisps/chips -- Soft drinks and juices -- Snacks summary / Evening meal -- Spaghetti bolognese -- Chicken curry tikka masala -- Rice -- Fish and chips -- Veg -- Beer or wine? -- Dessert -- Evening meal summary / Looking ahead -- Food emissions for a whole day -- Leftovers and food waste -- Health -- Vegan and other climate-motivated diets -- How can governments help? -- Food as part of the solution -- Making the change |