The effects of climate change could be reduced by decreasing food waste

Reducing food waste around the world would help curb emissions of planet-warming gases, lessening some of the impacts of climate change such as more extreme weather and rising seas, scientists said on Thursday – The Guardian wrote.

Scientists estimate that up to 14 percent of emissions from agriculture in 2050 could be avoided by managing food use and distribution better – the experts of a new study by the Potsdam Climate Impact Researcher pointed our. (MTI)