How the UK’s push to reach net-zero could deliver key health benefits

Jan 31, 2023

Rising consumption of plant-based foods could improve human health. Image: Jacopo Maia/Unsplash

James Milner

Assistant Professor, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

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Average daily consumption of red meat, fruits, vegetables, and legumes in 2020-50 in England and Wales.

Average daily consumption under scenarios corresponding to the CCC’s Balanced and Widespread Engagement pathways for males and females. Image: Milner et al. (2023)

Average levels of walking and cycling in km per week in 2020-50 in England and Wales.

Average levels of walking and cycling under scenarios corresponding to the CCC’s Balanced and Widespread Engagement pathways. Image: Milner et al. (2023)

Annual average ambient PM2.5 concentration and annual average indoor PM2.5 concentration in homes in 2020-50 in England and Wales.

Annual average PM2.5 concentration under scenarios corresponding to the UK Climate Change Committee’s Balanced and Widespread Engagement pathways. Image: Milner et al. (2023)

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