Episode 30: It's Dear Earth - veganism vs environmental racism

Have you ever heard of a food desert?Something that is not discussed enough in the sustainable travel space is climate injustice, also known as environmental racism.Food deserts are a small part of this though honestly it comes into a lot of other things, like countries that contribute very little to climate change being some of the worst affected etc.How do we navigate all of this when advocating for people to make more eco conscious choices such as a vegan diet?I spoke to Zenee from @its.dearearth (Instagram) who is an intersectional environmentalist and vegan advocate, who encourages gentle teaching when it comes to climate change.The chat with Zenee was super interesting, we talked through how she became a vegan, what it's like to be a vegan in rural Georgia and when travelling, why food deserts exist and how environmental racism is affecting communities worldwide, plus what you can do to help!Connect with Zenee on Instagram, TikTok or YoutubeFurther reading on this topic:Food Deserts-https://foodispower.org/access-health/food-deserts/https://socialwork.tulane.edu/blog/food-deserts-in-america/https://digitalcommons.tacoma.uw.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1074&context=gh_thesesEnvironmental Racism-https://www.nrdc.org/stories/what-environmental-racismhttps://insider.augusta.edu/environmental-racism/