20 · t w e n t y LANGUAGE MAKERS G O O D F O R T H E P L A N E T CAN WE EAT ORANGES ALL YEAR LONG? Different foods grow at different times of the year. Some fruits grow in summer, others in winter. For example, in summer oranges do not grow in Spain. In summer the oranges we can buy in shops come from other countries. They travel a very long way to get here and this is bad for the environment. Transporting them long distances produces lots of emissions. One way to eat responsibly is to buy seasonal food that grows at that time of the year. We can also buy food from our local area. Seasonal and local foods are good for the planet. We are all responsible and we can all reduce our impact on the environment. Eat healthily and eat sustainably! Let's speak! DISCUSS with your classmates. Does your family usually buy local foods? Who else wins if we buy foods that grow in our local area? Do you think we need to change the way we eat? Why? Let's read! READ about the benefits of buying local and seasonal foods. ANSWER the questions. When is it best to buy oranges in Spain? Why is it good for the environment to buy local and seasonal foods? Let's write! INVESTIGATE. Write in your notebook a short text about what seasonal and local foods you can find in your area. I think that…
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