Mayor Eric Adams vows to reduce NYC's food-based emissions at agencies by 33% in next 7 years
NEW YORK -- Mayor Eric Adams wants New Yorkers to eat less meat to help combat climate change.
"Food is the third-biggest source of cities' emissions right after buildings and transportation. But all food is not created equal. The vast majority of food that is contributing to our emission crises lies in meat and dairy products," Adams said.
According to new data released by the city, 20% of the Big Apple's greenhouse gas emissions come from food production and consumption. The mayor is now vowing to reduce the city's food-based emissions at agencies by 33% in the next seven years and challenging the private sector to follow suit.
