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The Diet-Climate Connection: How the foods we eat impact the planet we inhabit

Award-winning public radio

host David Freudberg will lead us in exploring how the way we eat impacts the climate. His presentation will include excerpts from his recent documentary series, broadcast worldwide on NPR.  

What was the carbon footprint of
your dinner last night? Agriculture is a huge emitter of greenhouse gases
associated with climate change. This is an important emerging topic as
Americans grapple with recent heat waves, storms and other weather extremes as
“the face of global warming.”



Learn which
foods release the highest global-warming emissions and which foods release the
lowest.  Hear stories of people in different communities seeking more ‘sustainable food’ choices and adapting their diets – especially at college campuses.  Discover the surprising alignment between climate-friendly foods and a healthy diet.

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There will be a drawing for a $50 gift certificate to The Walnut Grille Restaurant, 1203 Walnut St., Newton, a Vegetarian/Vegan Experience

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