Avocado Industry Impact
Workers process avocados in Mexico’s Aztecavo factory, producing 1.8 million tons annually. The photo exposes the environmental cost of global avocado demand. Forest clearing for avocado orchards threatens local ecosystems, while pesticide use contaminates groundwater. Scientists track deforestation rates using satellite imagery, showing a 30% increase in cleared land. The image raises questions about sustainable agriculture and international food supply chains.