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Plant-Based Diets Could Save 15 Million Lives Annually

10/5/2025

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EAT-Lancet Commission says plant-based diets could prevent 15 million deaths annually and cut agricultural emissions by 15%.
The report outlines eight solutions, including reducing food waste, while the UK farming industry seeks greater sustainability.
Policymakers are urged to support coordinated actions for a resilient food system aligned with a planetary health diet.

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EAT-Lancet Commission says plant-based diets could prevent 15 million deaths annually and cut agricultural emissions by 15%.
The report outlines eight solutions, including reducing food waste, while the UK farming industry seeks greater sustainability.
Policymakers are urged to support coordinated actions for a resilient food system aligned with a planetary health diet.