For food labels, first calories, now carbon footprints?
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Copyright 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009; 7:11 AM
Folks who balk at requirements that restaurants post nutrition data on their menus are going to love this idea: In addition to providing information about calories and fat content, how about an assessment of the food's impact on the environment? As Friday's New York Times reported, Sweden is experimenting with placing carbon-emissions ratings on foods sold in restaurants and grocery stores.
