The blue plate : a food lover's guide to climate chaos / Mark J. Easter.

The excited skin of the planet -- The unnatural green of desert vegetables -- The salmon forests -- The corn eaters -- Steve's peaches -- The cow in the room -- Cecil's hands -- The feast of the legions -- The blue plate.

"Ecologist Mark Easter details the impact foods have on the Earth. Including favorites such as seafood, salad, bread, chicken, steak, potatoes, and fruit pie with ice cream; each chapter examines the food through the lens of the climate crisis. Gathered like guests around the table, you will find stories of the soil that grew the food; the farmers, ranchers, and orchardists who steward the land; and the shippers and grocers who labor to bring it to the table. Each chapter reveals the causes and effects of greenhouse gas emissions, as well as the social and environmental impact of out-of-season and far-from-home demand. What can you do to eat more sustainably? Food lovers everywhere will be happy to know that the answer is not necessarily a plant-based diet. For each food group, Easter offers low-carbon, in-season alternatives that make your favorite foods not only more sustainable but also more delicious"-- Provided by publisher.