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https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/12/climate/food-waste-emissions.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fclimate&action=click&contentCollection=climate®ion=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=2&pgtype=sectionfront Globally we throw away about 1/3 of the total food produced. That's 1.3 billion tons of all sorts fo food that could go towards third world countries and all the people in the world that are suffering from starvation. However, many times the food goes bad due to lack of refrigeration, getting squashed at the bottoms of bags or crates, or being soiled as it gets transported from the farm to market or supermarket. But in wealthier countries, 40% of the food is thrown out by consumers. Whether or not it fits our appetite, was made the wrong way, or is a bit too cold, many Americans push their plate to the side and opt out of said meal.
We, people, are the most wasteful on Earth. If we don't like a type of food given to us, we don't eat it. Especially at restaurants. If something tastes a bit off or there's an ingridient in there that you didn't ask for, the plate is more often than not sent back to the kitchen only to be remade again. This not only wastes food, but the money, time, electricity, and other resources that go into . preparing meals.
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http://www.turlockjournal.com/section/26/article/35573/ "Blaming global warming is a cop out as it allows us to continue to build in a manner that is anything but bright" according to authors of our beloved Turlock journal. Reasoning behind the massive fires down south is apparently not due to any changes in our climate, but rather, the build up of more to burn with unfortunate higher temperatures and the blowing of the Santa Ana winds. It is not us to climate change to deal with our unnatural disasters, it is up to us.
What... This is climate change. Yes, there are fires in Australia during this time of the year, but they are in an entirely different part of the globe than us. It is almost incomparable to put the two places side by side. Oh, my Turlock Journal, one of the only ones that uses the term "heck" in context when speaking upon major global issues. Blaming is not the option, you are right. So do not blame those who believe in climate change and are doing their best to bring awareness and slow it down a bit. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-trump-shaped-science-in-2017/ What a year it has been. Reforms made, some uncalled for and unknown as to the reason exactly -- mostly in the science and environmental departments. The appointment of Scott Pruitt, claims that climate change is a hoax, Rick Perry as secretary of Department of Energy, and forwarding on the Keystone XL pipeline. An advancement or decline? The favor of the Republican party within the environmental wing of the nation is not doing well whatsoever.
Who in their right mind thought it was such a great idea to put all of these people in charge of not only the human species, but all others that reside in the Unites States. It was not a great move on behalf of the American people and I hope they know that. As a minor who is not quite allowed to vote yet, I can only wish for a brighter future that may revert the actions of the recent past and save what is close to being destroyed. http://www.turlockjournal.com/section/14/article/35572/ Raking and blowing leaves into storm drains and piling them up just to sit has not been doing any good for the streets or leaves. Letting them remain stagnant in the gutters may lead to the flooding of streets, although we have not had much rain, an increase in pollution with garbage hidden in the leaves, and less parking. Pick up your leaves, people!
Really, this isn't too difficult. I know so many of my neighbors who leave their leaves piled up in the gutters. I will pick them up if they pay me, even if they don't it's not a heinous task and it only takes but a few minutes, trust me, I do it multiple times each week. The hassle is minimal compared to the possible citations or even fines that may follow. |
AuthorSophie Mayol is a senior at Turlock High School. She is an avid food critic, cat lover, and an OK athlete always trying her best. Archives
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