Aug 28, 2015
Quiz: Food, farming and climate change
QUIZ: Test your knowledge of the environmental impact of food around the world

Test your knowledge of the environmental impact of food around the world

By Cecile Kobryner
From farm to plate, producing food has a big impact on water use, energy use and greenhouse gas emissions worldwide.
How much do you know about the environmental footprint of your meal? Take our test to find out.
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