Monday, December 10, 2007

If It’s Fresh and Local, Is It Always Greener?


Here's a provocative New York Times article about the idea of local food and carbon footprints. Is it always better for the environment to buy food that was produced nearby, or are there other factors that you should consider first? This is just another example of how all these issues are much more complex than they may seem, and it takes a dedicated and educated person to make the right decisions regarding the environment.