The Green Revolution brought dramatic increases in crop production but also led to environmental degradation from "summary" of Seeds of Science by Mark Lynas
The Green Revolution is often hailed as a major breakthrough in agriculture, as it brought about unprecedented increases in crop yields through the use of high-yielding varieties of seeds, synthetic fertilizers, and pesticides. However, this intensification of agriculture came at a cost - environmental degradation. The widespread adoption of high-yielding varieties of seeds, particularly of staple crops like wheat and rice, played a crucial role in boosting food production and alleviating hunger in many parts of the world. These new varieties were bred to be more responsive to fertilizers and irrigation, allowing farmers to produce more food on the same amount of land. In addition to using high-yielding seeds, farmers also began to rely heavily on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides to maximize their crop yields. While these chemical inputs were effective in increasing productivity, they also had negative consequences for the environment. The e...
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