Raj Patel on fossil fuels, food, and Columbus’s wicked legacy
Feed: a food systems podcast
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Reimagining Food Systems: From Colonial Roots to Sustainable Futures
This chapter explores the long-lasting impact of colonialism on contemporary food systems, tracing exploitative agricultural practices from Columbus to modern philanthropists and corporations. It advocates for a transformative approach that reduces dependency on harmful practices and emphasizes local, sustainable models for food production by the 2050s. Through examples from Brazil, the chapter envisions community-driven food systems that prioritize accessibility, ecological integrity, and resilience against climate change.
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