"Could a Tax on Beef Tackle Diets and Climate Change? New Study Explores"

A new study from Chalmers University of Technology suggests that a Value-added tax on beef could significantly reduce climate impact from food production, highlighting the importance of dietary choices like meat and vegetable consumption.

• The study published in Ecological Economics emphasizes that Sweden could implement a tax shift on climate-intensive foods, particularly beef, to mitigate environmental damage.
• Research indicates that taxing lamb and mutton alongside beef could lead to lower greenhouse gas emissions, encouraging consumers to opt for whole grain and legume options instead.
• Agriculture in the EU contributes approximately 11 percent of total greenhouse gas emissions, making the proposed Value-added tax on impactful foods a crucial strategy for climate action.