Dietary impacts of climate change could result in half a million extra deaths by 2050, Lancet warns

clock • 3 min read

Research finds a reduction in fruit and vegetable and overall calorie intake could offset the reduced mortality that will come from the lower consumption of red meat

Reduced crop productivity from climate change could result in over half a million deaths worldwide by 2050 due to changes in diets and bodyweight, according to a new study. The research, published today...

To continue reading this article...

Join BusinessGreen

  • Enjoy exclusive news, insights and analysis from Europe’s leading source of information on the green economy and business.
  • Make smart, responsible business decisions with an eye on the latest regulatory and tech development
  • Tap into our extensive archive of exclusive articles, news, analysis and guide
  • Access to our new BusinessGreen intelligence service, providing you with
  • > Exclusive in-depth case studies
  • > Policy briefings, white papers and reports on market trends that are shaping the direction of the net zero transition
  • Our overnight briefing, expertly curated help you run a competitive and sustainable business
  • Online and interactive meetings with BusinessGreen’s editors to discuss the crucial stories and trends from the past month

Choose the membership package that's right for you and your organisation, via our 3 membership levels.

Join now

 

Already a BusinessGreen member?

Login

More on Climate change

'Well-meaning but not working': Urgent action needed to improve Scottish flood resilience, study warns

'Well-meaning but not working': Urgent action needed to improve Scottish flood resilience, study warns

Analysis from Glasgow Caledonian University urges institutions and residents to work together to improve Scottish flood management

clock 08 January 2025 • 2 min read
'Local action means big impact': New campaign to highlights potential for localised climate action

'Local action means big impact': New campaign to highlights potential for localised climate action

Carbon Copy's new campaign, delivered in partnership with WWF-UK, The Carbon Literacy Project, and Climate Emergency UK, aims to boost local climate and nature initiatives

clock 07 January 2025 • 3 min read
Halfway there

Halfway there

A quarter of the century has passed and progress towards global climate goals remains far too slow - governments and businesses must respond

James Murray
clock 07 January 2025 • 6 min read