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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Study Shows Environmental Impact of 57,000 Products Sold in Supermarkets

A shopper fills their basket in a Tesco supermarket: scientists have studied the environmental impact of 57,000 products sold in supermarkets in Britain and Ireland Daniel LEAL AFP/File

Eating fruits and vegetables is better for the planet than eating meat and cheese, but a new study by scientists released Monday showed chips and sugary drinks also have a very low environmental impact.

Scientists analyzed some 57,000 products sold in supermarkets in Britain and Ireland, in a large study published by the scientific journal PNAS.

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