Modelling the quantitative effects of sustainable degrowth and efficiency proposals on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, material output and economic activity shows that a combination of both can lead to a sustainable transformation of the food system.
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This is a summary of: Bodirsky, B. L. et al. Integrating degrowth and efficiency perspectives enables an emission-neutral food system by 2100. Nat. Food https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-022-00500-3 (2022).
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Degrowth scenarios for the food system to reduce GHG emissions. Nat Food 3, 314–315 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-022-00514-x
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