What we eat has a considerable impact on the environment and the climate: nearly a third of the greenhouse gases we produce are hidden inside our fridges!

That means that a simple and efficient way to reduce our carbon footprints is available to us: we just have to take a closer look at what’s on our plates. We can take action on every level, from production and distribution to what, how and when we consume… We need to reexamine our agricultural methods – including developing organic farming and agro-ecology – and how farm animals are bred and raised; make our fishing and fish-farming techniques more sustainable; and change our own food habits: reduce our consumption of meat and fish, eat more seasonal and local produce and re-introduce protein-rich legumes into our diet…

The point of this book is not to cause a panic or to make us feel guilty, but to inform, explain and help us understand the changes that are taking place, while proving that it is possible for each of us to make a difference.

The inclusion of 18 clearly explained, illustrated recipes, enables us to see concretely how we can continue to enjoy food while also drastically reining in our impact on the environment.

The way we eat plays an important role in climate change, and our plates are overflowing with CO2. This book explains very concretely exactly how our food contributes to global warming, and what we can do to reduce our impact.