Friend of the Earth

Food is the basic need of humans and an important component of our well-being. In this globalized world, everyone is connected. Now a salmon caught in the Pacific Ocean can be enjoyed by someone sitting in an American restaurant. Every country is striving hard to meet the growing demand for food. Several methods are being implemented to increase crop production. Not only crop production, but food also went through various processes before reaching our plates such as processing, storing, and packaging. At every stage, the food emits greenhouse gases which impact the climate and eventually the whole ecosystem. Methane and Nitrous oxide- The two most important greenhouse gases are produced during farming. While nitrous oxides are produced by fertilizers, methane is released during the digestion of animals. In addition to this, the unsustainable method of farming is also affecting the ecosystem to a large extent. According to an estimate, more than 14% of greenhouse gases are pro