Earth [H]ours

This comes from rabble.ca's staff Earth Hour feature.

You (and your eco-politics) are what you eat

Jessica Rose, babble volunteer and former rabble intern: "My most significant contribution to environmental sustainability can be found on my dinner plate, whether taking the form of locally grown greens, tomatoes ripened by the sun in my own backyard, or through almost completely reducing my reliance on the carbon-intensive meat industry. Since spending my university days bargaining for locally grown produce at Ottawa's Byward market, I have prided myself on contributing to a local food system, which has not only countless environmental benefits, but also economic and health benefits."

"As I prepare to move in less than a week, I am not only packing and cleaning, but also devising a plan to create a small herb and vegetable garden along the window ledges of my new home. It may seem like a miniscule contribution to the local food system, but I am truly an optimist, believing that every bit helps. While nourishing our bodies, food can also be a tool that builds communities, combats poverty and reduces the carbon emissions that pollute our air. With the average food item travelling an estimated 2,000 kilometres to reach my plate, I am confident that a few potted plants, and some simple container gardening will be just the beginning for me."