Assignment: Sustainability
QUESTION 1
Michael Pollan wonders what would happen "if we were to start thinking about food as less of a thing and more of a relationship?" Discuss this idea using examples from two of the three following: (1) Pollan; (2) Dr. Cynthia Zutter's Lecture; and (3) our campus food tour.
QUESTION 2
Does Just Eat It offer a compelling argument for eating more sustainably? Why or why not? You must make reference to at least one pillar of sustainability in your answer.
QUESTION 3
According to Naomi Klein, what is extractivism? Making reference to specific course content, take a position on whether pipelines and the Alberta oil industry (a) manifest extractivism, (b) are not an example of extractivism, or (c) have elements of both extractivism and sustainability.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.