In “Food of the Future”, we learn about the impact of what we eat on our planet. With so many different types of food being exported from countries around the world, most of us don’t eat very sustainably. But there are simple steps that we can take to help address that. As the characters discuss in the story, reducing our meat consumption is one easy way of reducing our carbon emissions. You could also try to buy fruit and vegetables that are in season and have been grown locally. Just like the characters in “Saving Olumide”, you could even try growing some of your own.
There are many fun skills we can learn that will also benefit our planet. From bike-riding and engineering, to dressmaking, cookery and gardening, there are all sorts of ways that we can make the most out of the resources around us.
It is natural to feel anxious about climate change and the future of the planet. If you are feeling worried, it might help to think of some simple steps you can take to live more sustainably. You might also want to talk about your feelings with your friends and family and encourage them to make lifestyle changes. It will all add up. Don’t forget that you aren’t responsible for fixing the planet – adults should be doing that, not kids! But we all have the power to make a difference. There will never come a point when it’s not worth still doing all we can to combat climate change.