Blog post 4: Reflecting on the environmental geography of your meal or product
Sugar burning in Palm Beach- Andy Reid Global and National Scale Butter and sugar production exert significant environmental impacts, encompassing water scarcity, soil degradation, biodiversity loss, and greenhouse gas emissions. Mitigating t he s e impact s require s concerted efforts involving regulatory frameworks , technological advancements, and sustainable practices. First, we need policy and r egulation. Implementing stringent environmental regulations and agricultural policies is crucial. These should aim to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in butter and sugar production, which contribute to water and runoff from intensive farming practices that pose a substantial threat to water quality and aquatic ecosystems. Polic i es should incentivize or mandate the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices such as integrated pest management and organic farming. Along with that, w...