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Swap Beef for UK Salmon, Slash Emissions 28%

6/17/2026

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Swapping one weekly beef steak for UK salmon could cut food-related emissions by 28%, equal to a London-Marrakech round-trip flight.
Researchers at Bristol and Southampton found that among five dietary scenarios, the Planetary Health diet cuts emissions by 49%, comparable to a London-Baku flight.
Lead author Dr. Jenny Baverstock said the salmon swap provides nutritional benefits and measurable climate savings, linking health and sustainability.

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Swapping one weekly beef steak for UK salmon could cut food-related emissions by 28%, equal to a London-Marrakech round-trip flight.
Researchers at Bristol and Southampton found that among five dietary scenarios, the Planetary Health diet cuts emissions by 49%, comparable to a London-Baku flight.
Lead author Dr. Jenny Baverstock said the salmon swap provides nutritional benefits and measurable climate savings, linking health and sustainability.