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Latin America's dietary patterns and agricultural export practices are directly linked to global greenhouse gas emissions, as evidenced by the impact of its food demand [1] and the land use required for its agricultural exports [2]. Furthermore, the region's specific dietary habits are cited as a benchmark that, if adopted globally, would cause greenhouse gas emissions to exceed climate targets [3].
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Health and environmental impacts of diets worldwide globalnutritionreport.org 2 facts
referenceThe Global Nutrition Report analysis of food demand estimates from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and a database of environmental footprints shows that dietary patterns in Northern America, Oceania, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia consistently exceeded global environmental targets for greenhouse gas emissions, cropland use, freshwater use, and nitrogen and phosphorus application between 2010 and 2018.
measurementIf the dietary patterns of Latin America and Europe were adopted globally, greenhouse gas emissions would be four times the target value required to limit global warming to below 2°C.
Western pattern diet - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
claimLarge areas of land in Latin America and South-East Asia are dedicated to agriculture and forestry for export to other countries, which drives greenhouse gas emissions.