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Chemistry wk2

     One slap of reality is looking at my own carbon footprint.  I thought I was doing ok, until I took a closer look at the food I'm eating and the items I'm buying.  I made a trip to the farmer's market the following Saturday and bought the locally grown vegetables.  That made me feel better and I believe it will stick in my head the value of buying local.  I hadn't thought much of the trucks and planes that carry food into the grocery store.  I wasn't looking at a big picture, I was in my own little world without looking around.  I also became aware of using Amazon to buy things.  I wasn't thinking of the airplanes and trucks used to bring me my items, I was just happy with my convenience.  Convenience at a high cost.  Maybe convenience is like carbon monoxide- odorless, colorless and deadly!  I started really thinking if I needed the items that I buy, or is it something I can do without.  This...