Environmentally destructive foods we all consume
Palm Oil
: Production leads to deforestation, habitat destruction, and loss of biodiversity in tropical regions.
Beef
: Cattle farming contributes to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and water pollution.
Soybeans
: Often grown in monocultures, leading to deforestation, habitat loss, and pesticide use.
Shrimp
: Aquaculture practices can destroy mangroves, disrupt ecosystems, and use excessive antibiotics.
Processed Foods
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Production involves resource-intensive methods, packaging waste, and transportation emissions.
Bluefin Tuna
: Overfishing threatens the species' survival and disrupts marine ecosystems.
Almond Farming
: Requires vast amounts of water, leading to water scarcity in drought-prone regions.
Avocado
: Intensive farming practices lead to deforestation, water depletion, and soil erosion.
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