As most Americans fret over the astronomical cost of hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year, some on the left seem more concerned with the holiday’s climate impact. In a Washington Post column titled, "The Climate Impact of the Thanksgiving Meal Might Surprise You," the writer praises the holiday’s relatively low climate impact compared to the food associated with celebrations like Independence Day—when burgers and hot dogs are staple items. “I know, I know, nobody wants to put 'climate' and 'Thanksgiving' in the same sentence. The mainstays of the meal are poultry and plants, which make Thanksgiving a much more climate-friendly holiday” than July 4. Perspective: The climate impact of the Thanksgiving meal might surprise youhttps://t.co/UbPZGcTTqC — The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) November 18, 2022It's a much better day to count your blessings, not their environmental impact.

Source: Washington Post November 24, 2022 18:08 UTC