I think especially when it comes to fruit and veg, the eating local message definitely doesn't always stand up. There's just so many counterintuitive examples. The notion that this can be a generalized global statement that would apply to everyone is just wrong. And then my second question is, if you like something that tastes roughly like meat, why is it meat substitute better or how much better might it be?
Having completed several degrees in environmental science, Hannah Ritchie nearly left the field out of helplessness and frustration, worried she would never make a real difference. Today, she's a passionate advocate for changing climate messaging, replacing what she believes are paralyzing--and often false--claims with empowering arguments that people can embrace. Listen as the head of research at Our World in Data talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about food emissions, low-carbon technologies, and what the data shows about what matters (and what matters much less) when it comes to climate change.