Healthy diet of fruit and veg will reduce greenhouse gases by a fifth

Scientists at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine said eating better would benefit both people’s health and the environment.

Jennifer Cockerell London

A diet of more fruit, vegetables and cereals and less meat and savoury snacks could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by nearly a fifth and extend average life expectancy by eight months, according to research.

Scientists at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine said eating better would benefit both people's health and the environment.