Step+4+Creative+Writing+Conley-Wilson

Wilmington, California is located at the shore of Los Angeles, California. In this city lived three best friends named Harper, Riley and Taylor. These best friends all had different things they considered past times and enjoyable.
 * Opening**

Each friend has been struggling with issues that have effected their everyday lives. Riley has been eating poor causing problems in school and productivity. Taylor has been able to spend time outside with Harper and Riley causing unhappiness. Because of the types of food available in stores in the area, Riley has been eating a lot of junk food and unhealthy food.
 * Problem**

Riley has fallen victim to food deserts. The way food is distributed and transported across the nation, food deserts develop. The transportation of food contributes to air pollution because food is moved from other countries by jet, truck and boat which all fueled by oil.
 * Causes of Problem**

Air Pollution is a consequence of buying food and importing other goods across regions of the nation and other countries. The more people import to their city the worse air quality the city will have.
 * Consequences**

Harper discovers a way the group can go outside and eat better. Buying and consuming local food is a solution to getting better food. Harper decides the group should go to their local farmers market. At the market they learn about urban farming where they can spend time outside, exercise, and grow food locally. They decide to pledge to purchasing food in the LA area only.
 * Solution**

Riley starts to eat better and find that as more of their friends start to take the pledge the quality of air improves in the city. After a few weeks of farming, Taylor discovers that their mood has improved. Volunteering and gardening provides various health benefits and ways for community members to do something together.
 * Lesson**