Urban agriculture offers solutions to modern challenges from "summary" of Breaking Through Concrete by David Hanson,Edwin Marty
Urban agriculture is not just about growing food in cities; it is about addressing the pressing challenges of our modern world. As the global population continues to rise, and urban areas become more crowded, finding ways to produce food closer to where it is consumed is becoming increasingly important. Urban agriculture offers a solution to the problem of food security by providing fresh, locally grown produce to urban populations. In addition to food security, urban agriculture also addresses issues related to the environment and public health. By growing food in cities, we can reduce the carbon footprint of our food system by decreasing the distance that food needs to travel from farm to table. This can help to mitigate the effects of climate change and reduce air pollution caused by t...
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