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Tenzin Seldon: The GLP-1 boom is the biggest climate story no one is pricing in
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are reducing U.S. consumption of carbon-intensive foods like red meat and sugary drinks, leading to significant declines in food-system emissions. Clinical data shows users cut calorie intake by 21% and grocery spending by 5–6%, with Wall Street projecting billions in lost food sales by 2030. The shift aligns with federal dietary guidelines and could surpass climate policy in reducing emissions.
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