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These crops are destroying our planet
We must choose between agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability
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We take for granted some of our most important crops, things like rice, wheat, and corn. But cultivating these crops and others like them often comes at a huge cost to the environment. In fact, the repercussions of producing certain crops can be profound. The damage caused is devastating, with deforestation and biodiversity loss, soil degradation, and water pollution often the result of unsustainable farming practices.
This all said, which are the 10 most problematic crops, and why? Click through to find out more about the crops that are destroying our planet.
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