So I was reading an article today about Going Green. This is a hot topic in society today if there is one that exists. It was listing some pros and cons of going green. I did a little more research and I'm going to compile a top five list of things people are doing that they think are saving them or the planet that really are not and in fact could be hurting. So here we go post number one, and # 5 on the countdown,
Buying Organic Foods
This one sounds like a no-brainer, we all know someone who has jumped on this organic craze. They are eating so healthy, and its so much better for the planet, their so Green. Give them their Nobel Fucking Prize.
-The cost is much higher than regular foods, as any shopper knows.
-Pesticides and Fertilizers were invented for a reason.
One acre of land produces 200% more wheat than it did 70 years ago. Thank you chemicals, the same result happens with meat, fruit, poultry, you name it, if we grow it; chemicals grow it better. Take away those chemicals to grow organic and what do you get? Less food per acre.
-People will argue that those chemicals cause cancer?
The cancer rate has dropped 15% since farmers started using chemicals.
People eat healthier due to those chemicals, higher yeilds cause lower prices allowing people to be able to afford better healthier food.
-Inneficiency causes less farmers to grow organic.
That makes sense. The probelm is if people buy organic, their goods must be shipped further. Is an organic gallon of milk that must be shipped 900 miles on a diesel truck spewing exhaust really that good for the planet?
Adam: "Well Jamie; what about Myth #5 Going Green by Buying Organic Foods? Does it save the planet?"
Jamie: "Actually Adam Unequivocally i think we can say that Myth is Busted!"
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