The James Beard Foundation (JBF) on Tuesday announced the launch of a campaign to ignite government action on climate change, focusing on the toll it is taking on independent restaurants and the farmers who supply them.
“Climate Solutions for Restaurant Survival” aims to unite chefs across the country to raise awareness, educate federal policymakers and galvanize action to mitigate the impacts of climate change. The campaign was spurred by a new report from The George Washington University's Global Food Institute, founded by renowned chef, humanitarian and food policy activist, José Andrés.
According to the report, rising temperatures, extreme weather events, floods, drought, fire, and shifts in agricultural patterns have all contributed to the rise of inflation and food costs in recent years.