LEADING THE WAY
Food, water, shelter—as far as we’ve come as the human race, it seems the very basics of day-to-day living are still on shaky ground, perhaps even more now than ever.
Climate swings are leaving some homes in ashes, others drowned out. Water is quickly becoming recognized as not necessarily an infinite resource. And food is itself now loaded with questions: Where does it come from? How was it made or grown? How safe is it?
One of the biggest concerns is source: According to the David Suzuki Foundation, the average meal travels 1,200 km (750 miles) from farm to plate, emitting massive amounts of greenhouse gases along the way, not to mention losing precious nutrients in its journey to your home.
Most people will agree that locally sourced food is better for you and better for the environment. Growing your own and choosing local farm-fresh fare can help mitigate matters, but what if you’re living in the space-challenged city? And what about Canada’s winters, which make it prohibitive
