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The conversation sparked changes in her home. Greta had learned

that planes have the highest emissions. Her mom flew in planes for her
job. The girl convinced her mom to give up flying. Greta also learned

about the carbon footprint from animal products. She became vegan,
giving up all animal products, while her dad gave up eating meat.

FOOD’S FOOTPRINT
Food has a large carbon footprint. It takes a

lot of energy to grow plants. Farmers
use machines and products that
create pollution. Animals require
more energy, which creates
more emissions. Many animals,
such as cows, also release gas
from digestion. Food products are
transported, often long distances.
This adds even more emissions.

People can reduce their carbon
footprint by eating less meat. Buying food from
local sources can make a big difference, as well.

fossil fuel: a fuel (such as coal, oil, or natural gas) that is formed in the earth
from the remains of living plants or animals; burning fossil fuels produces
carbon dioxide and contributes to climate change
emissions: something given off as a result of operating, such as carbon
dioxide emissions from flying a plane
carbon footprint: the amount of carbon dioxide (and other carbon compounds)
a person or group releases into the atmosphere by burning fossil fuels

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