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Food waste emits five times more greenhouse gases than aviation
Original: Rotting food waste emits 5 times more greenhouse gases than planes
UN News reports that rotting food waste releases five times more greenhouse gases than the aviation industry, highlighting food waste as a major and often overlooked driver of climate change. The finding draws attention to the scale of methane emissions from decomposing organic matter and is prompting calls to cut food waste and improve waste management worldwide.
Why now: The striking comparison to aviation makes the climate cost of food waste newly tangible, sparking discussion about policy and consumer habits.
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