LH137 — Hungry for Action: Food, Climate, & Our Future Part 2
In the final episode of this series, Eve Turow-Paul discusses the impact of food choices on climate change and shares insights from her organization, Food for Climate League. She explains the importance of perception change, behavior change, and systems change in creating a sustainable food future. Eve provides examples of successful projects that have influenced food choices, such as making a cafeteria station plant-based by default and creating a program to inspire chefs to offer plant-forward menus. She emphasizes the need for individuals to explore more plant-based options, reduce food waste, and be mindful of their food choices. Eve envisions a future with a diverse and resilient food system that embraces cultural diversity and honors the origins of food.
Quotes from this episode:
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again... who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly.” ― Teddy Roosevelt
Arlie Hochschild — coined the term “deep story,” defining it as “the narrative as felt.”
Key Takeaways:
Perception, Behavior, and Systems Change: Creating a sustainable food future requires a comprehensive approach involving perception change, behavior change, and systems change.
Influential Projects: Initiatives like making a cafeteria station plant-based by default can significantly impact reducing greenhouse gas emissions by encouraging more sustainable food choices.
Individual Actions: Individuals can contribute to the climate change movement by exploring more plant-based options, reducing food waste, and being mindful of their food habits.
Future Vision: Envisioning a future with a diverse and resilient food system that embraces cultural diversity and honors the origins of food is essential for sustainability.
Please note: This podcast does not provide medical advice, only personal experiences, so please consult your doctor.
