Hospitals Will Take Meat off Menus in Bid to Cut Carbon
Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 (Original item from January 2009)
Diet and Nutrition | Vegetarianism and Veganism | Food Trends | Food/Product Selection or Purchase Criteria | Health, Personal Health | International Research | Meat, Dairy, Egg Consumption | Vegetarian Food Products or Substitutes
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Short Description:
As part of a strategy to cut global warming emissions, England's National Health Service (NHS) is encouraging the development of meat-free menus for hospitals.
Abstract:
The recommendation of meat-free meals in hospitals is part of a larger proposal to curb greenhouse gas emissions from hospitals. Other recommendations include more phone-in GP surgeries, the closing of outpatient departments, and asking surgeons to visit people at their local doctor's surgery unit.
According to a study published in 2008, NHS emissions in 2004 were 18.6 m tonnes, which accounts for more than 3% of all emissions in England. In 2008, the NHS served 129 million main meals. The agency seeks to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050.
Spot Check Number:
1249
Sponsor:
The Guardian
Animal Type:
Farm Animals
Record Type:
News Article
Research Method:
Unknown or Not Applicable
Geographic Region:
International
Population Descriptors:
Hospitals
Year Conducted:
January 2009
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