‘Eat local’ is a recommendation we hear often with regard to our #climate impact, but while well intentioned, it’s often misguided.
Most agricultural emissions come from land use changes & processes at the farm. While local #food *can* benefit the climate, it all depends on what we’re consuming, where in the world we are (is it energy intensive to grow/raise in the region?) & how it was produced.
Personally, I still like to eat locally when it benefits farms & other businesses in my community.
@Sheril
Eat local should reduce carbon emissions from transportation from further afield. Sure, at the micro level, how something's being produced makes a difference. But I think it's better to get people thinking local before thinking about these costs.
Changes we need to make are monumental. Every journey starts with a single step.
@Sheril
Really? So living in Europe & getting your winter fruit from South Africa or South America isn't that much. Hmm. Most likely flown although possibly shipped.
I know same fruit grown locally through hydroponics has high carbon emissions due to fertilizer production.
Not convinced with statement without something more.
@b_cavello
Not really as article is about food types so the analogy I provided is equally relevant.
It's not so easy for things like winter fruit unless don't consume any as if global supply chains don't exist-equally relevant, ultimately, I guess...
Sheril Kirshenbaum
Paul Briley 🇪🇺
was B (this is my old account)