A low-carbon diet offers a new approach to reducing emissions. In 2016, Oxford University and the World Resources Institute both conducted studies simulating a shift to plant-based diets and its potential impact on the environment by 2050:
A strict vegan diet could reduce carbon emissions by up to 70%.
An ovo-lacto vegetarian diet could reduce emissions by 63%.
Additionally, the studies suggest that global mortality rates could drop by 6–10%.Vegetables have a much lower carbon footprint compared to the same weight of livestock-produced meat. Eating more fruits and vegetables not only benefits health but also helps reduce carbon emissions and sustains Earth’s resources. 
