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Discover how your food choices shape climate change, environmental sustainability, and your own health. Explore our Kids section and subscribe to our newsletter for insights, resources, and practical tips.
At Climate Diet, we shed light on a critical, yet often-overlooked climate change culprit — animal agriculture. Recognized as the second-largest producer of greenhouse gases globally, the food choices we make every single day have an enormous and measurable impact on the health of our planet.
We translate complex science into clear, practical guidance — connecting everyday food decisions to global climate outcomes in a way that empowers real change.
"One woman's pivot from retirement to revolution — fuelled by a conviction that food is our most powerful climate tool."
Jane DeMarines was planning retirement after years in public affairs, media relations, fundraising, and Federal program management — when a new calling emerged.
Channelling decades of expertise, Jane launched Climate Diet to connect the dots between food systems and climate science for a global audience.
A thriving podcast, weekly recipe newsletter, and a community of changemakers making a measurable difference — one meal at a time.
We are on a mission to educate and inspire individuals about the profound effects of their food choices on the planet's climate. Animal agriculture's influence on the environment is vast — and the solutions start on your plate.
Making climate science accessible and actionable for everyone, everywhere.
Practical tools and recipes that make sustainable eating delicious and simple.
Uniting a global movement committed to real climate solutions.
Tracking real carbon reductions through collective dietary change.
Discover how your food choices shape climate change, environmental sustainability, and your own health. Explore our Kids section and subscribe to our newsletter for insights, resources, and practical tips.
Join a community of like-minded people passionate about sustainable living and responsible eating. Listen to our podcast, join a webinar, and connect with others making a positive impact for people and the planet.
Explore delicious, nutritious plant-based recipes for every occasion, from quick weekday meals to festive celebrations. Catch our weekly recipes in the weekly digest and across social media.
Discover practical tips and strategies for transitioning to a sustainable, plant-based lifestyle — one habit, one meal, one week at a time.

See how climate events are getting worse every year.

Reaching over 30,000 listeners worldwide — in-depth investigations and inspiring storytelling at the intersection of food and climate.

Profiles and stories showing how public figures are shaping the plant-forward movement and culture.

Help fund educational programs that teach students the health and climate benefits of plant-based eating.

Discover how forests keep us alive, why the food on your plate can heal the planet, and how YOU can be an Earth Hero starting today!

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Reaching 10,000+ subscribers every week. Delicious, easy-to-make recipes that nourish you and support a lower-carbon diet.

Join live conversations uncovering climate myths, food injustice, and solutions you can act on.

Pledge to eat less meat one day a week — collective small changes scale to big carbon reductions.

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Food Is Climate · August 2026
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Discover how the food we eat impacts the planet. Each episode explores the connection between climate change, sustainable food systems, and the power of plant-based living. Join us for expert insights, inspiring conversations, and practical ideas that show how small changes on our plates can create a healthier future for people and the planet.
Click any vegetable to illuminate which organs it nourishes and see the science-backed health benefits it delivers. Every claim is numbered to a source in the Sources list below.
Every health claim above is numbered to a source below. Citations prioritize NIH, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Mayo Clinic, Cochrane, USDA, and peer-reviewed research; claims not fully supported by the available evidence have been reworded to match what the research actually shows.
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At Climate Diet, we spotlight animal agriculture as a major yet often overlooked driver of climate change. It is one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions and a leading cause of deforestation, water pollution, biodiversity loss, and soil degradation. While transitioning to clean energy is essential, changing what we eat is just as important. By choosing more plant-based meals, we can significantly reduce our environmental impact and help address both climate change and global food insecurity. Be part of the solution—sign the Meat Down Pledge and support our mission by donating to our non-profit organization.