Most people get food’s environmental impact completely wrong, study finds

Most people get food’s environmental impact completely wrong, study finds - Date: - March 23, 2026 - Source: - University of Nottingham - Summary: - People often get the environmental impact of food wrong, according to new research. While many assume processed foods are the worst, they tend to overlook the surprisingly high impact of items like nuts and underestimate how damaging beef really is. These misunderstandings come from relying on simple categories like “animal vs. plant” rather than...