In the past few decades, there has been a significant increase in the global production of food and feed. A noteworthy finding from our analysis is that a small number of countries, such as China, India, and the United States of America, produce a vast quantity of food. Moreover, plant-based foods were found to be the most widely produced in 2013, which is a positive outcome considering the results obtained from the CO₂ emissions dataset.
The analysis revealed that the production of animal-based foods, such as beef, sheep, pig, cheese, and dairy products, emits a considerable amount of CO₂. Beef, in particular, is not only the most polluting food but also requires a significant amount of land use.
Furthermore, an analysis of the temperature change dataset indicates that the Earth's temperature has risen considerably over the past four decades. This phenomenon affects the entire planet rather than a specific season or region.
These findings should prompt us to contemplate what we eat, how we produce it, and how we can minimize the impact on the environment.