This chart shows the distribution of CO2 emissions from agri-food production worldwide in 2018, by source. Nearly **** of the carbon footprint of the agri-food sector comes from livestock and aquaculture, not even taking into account the CO2 emissions from crops intended for animal feed and land use for livestock. This shows that a vegetarian diet significantly reduces one’s carbon footprint.
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OWID. (November 1, 2022). Distribution of CO2 emissions from agri-food production worldwide in 2018, by origin [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 24, 2026, from /statistics/1637977/carbon-footprint-distribution-food-production-by-source/
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