Avocado — Superfood and Environmental Killer
Avocados have gone from a very popular food that is also good for you, to almost a cult. Sales have soared across the globe, but here's what you haven't been told about this beguiling green fruit.
STORY AT-A-GLANCE
Avocados have become immensely popular in the U.S., Europe and China due to their many nutritional benefits and taste
Each avocado requires 70 liters (18.49 gallons) of water to produce, which means the fruits can be environmentally destructive
In drought-prone Petorca province in Chile, avocado plantations have diverted and stolen water,…
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