New US dietary guidelines would worsen carbon emissions and land use

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US dietary guidelines prioritize animal protein, worsening emissions and land use despite health improvements. | The updated US dietary guidelines represent a mixed outcome. While they make progress by addressing ultra-processed junk food and promoting healthier diets (positive for SDGs 2, 3, and 12), the hidden push for increased animal protein significantly undermines environmental sustainability (SDGs 12, 13, 15). The net effect is negative due to the severe ecological impact of animal agricu