Quoting from the article:
"Now, many economists, environmental advocates and politicians say it is time to make shippers and shoppers pay for the pollution, through taxes or other measures."
With fuel costs and grain shortages already driving up the cost of
food around the world, I'm afraid a shipping tax would make eating
regular, nutritious meals more and more cost-prohibitive to many.
Even as an advocate for locallectualism, it occurs to me that there
are places where buying local-only food is not possible. The article
mentions the short growing season in Britain as a factor in the
increase in food imports over the last several years, just as one
example.
Is the technology available for greener shipping methods (non-
petroleum based fuel for ships and airplanes, for instance)?
Otherwise, it may be a matter of weaning people of their cravings
for mangoes, kiwi and avocados. Jay already asked our CSA about
adding the latter to their production. Wendy just kind of laughed.
*cries*
On the other end of th local consumerism movement: what to do about those who rely on our consumption of imported goods to fuel their economies-- and even to keep up their workplace standards.
This American Life gave
this
report on Cambodia's efforts to maintain fair labor practices. Unfortunately, they can't compete and succeed if we don't buy.
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