World events underscore importance of local food

You likely missed it – because corporate media exhibited little interest in reporting it – but a couple weeks ago the world’s leading climatologists told us climate breakdown is accelerating rapidly and there’s diminishing opportunity to avert the worst consequences. The lack of media coverage in this country indicates an unwillingness to even acknowledge the problem, allowing no reason to hope for policy-based solutions. Grassroots action — like this project already underway in the area — currently provides the best opportunity for change.