The industrial food chain is environmentally damaging from "summary" of The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan
The industrial food chain is built upon the massive cultivation of corn, a crop that requires large amounts of chemical fertilizers and pesticides to grow. These chemicals not only contaminate the soil and water, but also contribute to the decline of biodiversity in the surrounding ecosystem. As Pollan observes, monoculture farming practices have resulted in the loss of countless plant and animal species that once thrived in the diverse landscapes of America. The process of growing corn on such a massive scale also consumes a significant amount of fossil fuels, from the machinery used to plant and harvest the crops, to the transport of corn and corn-based products to various parts of the country. This heavy reliance on fossil fuels not only contributes to air pollution and climate change, but also depletes finite resources that are essential for future generations. Furthermore, the industrial food ...
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