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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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- Researchers studied healthy diets and greenhouse gas emissions worldwide.
- They looked for foods available locally in each country.
- They wanted diets that meet basic nutrition needs daily.
- A healthy diet can cost less for many people.
- Cheaper foods often give lower emissions in many cases.
- Milk is often the least expensive animal option globally.
- Small fish sometimes have lower emissions than beef.
- Choosing cheaper foods at shops can reduce climate harm quickly.
Difficult words
- researcher — a person who studies and tests thingsResearchers
- greenhouse gas emissions — gases from human activity that warm Earth
- locally — in or near the same place
- nutrition — food and substances that keep people healthy
- cheap — not costing much money, low in pricecheaper
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Discussion questions
- Do you buy foods available locally?
- Do you choose cheaper foods when you shop?
- Do you drink milk or eat small fish?
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