Want to help slow global warming that is damaging the planet?
Then vote with your fork.
A doctoral student at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC says eat less meat.
According to Juan Diego Martinez, who led research at UBC’s Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, the world is now at the point where food emissions need to decline to avoid the worst of climate change.
His research showed by eliminating or reducing one’s beef consumption everyone could have their beef while following the agreements laid out in the Kyoto Protocol.
“I grew up in Latin America where eating a lot of beef is part of the culture, so I get how much of an ask this is, but we just can’t deny the data anymore,” Martinez said. “The more we talk about our own dietary changes and what matters to us, the more politicians will begin to care about policies that bring positive changes to our food systems.”
As of December 2025, the top three favorites for Christmas dinner in the U.S. were classic roasts like prime rib, glazed ham and turkey. But there are plenty of options for the holidays, including wild Alaska sockeye and king salmon, Tex-Mex fajitas, and sushi.
