What Climate Change Will do to your Loaf of Bread

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Sadly it is becoming more and more obvious the effects climate change are having on us and our planet, every one of needs to take some sort of responsibility to protect this planet we live on. In this "What climate change will do to your loaf of bread," a simple loaf of bread shows us what we fear most.

If higher temperatures, rising sea levels and a higher frequency of natural disasters isn't enough to motivate some people to change, perhaps these simple photos of two loaves of bread may garner some reaction, and change peoples minds. One loaf in the recipe and climate change experiment is made from trains grown in todays climate conditions, while the other bread recipe is made from grain sprouted in concentrations of carbon dioxide, that are expected by mid century on our planet, if greenhouse emissions are not reduced significantly. The larger loaf is the one that uses grain grown today, with the other loaf reminiscent of 2050 wheat. This simple recipe experiment is an example of what we can expect if we don't change how we treat our planet.

There are plenty of little things each of us can do to slow down climate change and reduce global warming. If we all use less plastic and manufactured goods that is a start, be considerate of the products we use, reduce, reuse and recycle. If all use organic products this will have a positive effect on our soils and health. Living with less is also a good idea, for many that means downsizing from their large homes and becoming part of the tiny house movement. Some choose to use solar power, and go off grid, which is not only good for the planet, by reducing our reliance on fossil fuels, but a great way to save money. The term off grid living refers to not being connected to a grid, mainly used in terms of not being connected to the main or national electrical grid. In electricity, off grid can be stand alone power system or mini grids typically to provide a smaller community with electricity.

When it comes to bread there are a variety of combinations and proportions of types of flour and other ingredients, and also many different traditional recipes and ways of preparing bread. As a result, there are wide variety of different types, sizes, shapes, and textures of breads in various regions around the world. Bread may be leavened by a variety of processes ranging from the use of naturally occurring microbes, an example being sourdough recipes, to high pressure artificial aeration methods during preparation or baking. However, there are some products that are left unleavened, either for preference, or for traditional or religious reasons. Many non cereal ingredients may be included in bread, ranging from fruits and nuts to various fats. In many commercial breads you will find additives, some of them non nutritional put in to improve the flavor, texture, color, shelf life, and ease of manufacturing.

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