Among the different types of food, meat and animal products emitted the most carbon dioxide (CO2) in 2021: nearly *** million tons were emitted by these products worldwide over the year, with milk and beef being the major contributors. Cereals and legumes emitted more than *** million tons of CO2 during 2021, notably rice and corn. These two categories together contribute to nearly ** percent of the CO2 emissions caused by the food system.
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