Wales' climate change minister has said that buying fruit and vegetables out of season should be seen as a luxury in future.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-59066167
This makes sense from a carbon footprint perspective but it does make me very sad, not least because the food available in Wales, in season, can be very limited - especially through the winter.
I grew up in Northern England during the 1970s and essentially had the lifestyle she asks us to aspire to. I remember long months of brassicas and root vegetables with a brief period in the summer where there was a greater variety.
They're also calling for greater support for local farmers but that seems to run contrary to advice to consume less meat and animal products
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Buying fruit and vegetables out of season should be seen as a luxury in future, Wales' climate change minister has said. It comes as part of a major new strategy to tackle Wales' carbon footprint and encourage people live more environmentally-friendly lives. People are being asked to cut energy use, drive less and buy local food. |
This makes sense from a carbon footprint perspective but it does make me very sad, not least because the food available in Wales, in season, can be very limited - especially through the winter.
I grew up in Northern England during the 1970s and essentially had the lifestyle she asks us to aspire to. I remember long months of brassicas and root vegetables with a brief period in the summer where there was a greater variety.
They're also calling for greater support for local farmers but that seems to run contrary to advice to consume less meat and animal products
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