National Geographic shareda shocking infographichighlighting the loss of biodiversity in our food supply.
What’s wrong with this picture? A few things, but the biggest problem is that these lost varieties represent our food security. The reason thatbiodiversity, especially in our food supply, is a good thing is that if a pest orplant diseasewipes out one variety of say, potato, there are lots of other sorts to fall back on.
Loss of biodiversity is one of the major problems with the rise ofGMOs. Instead of planting lots of types of corn, soybeans, and other crops that are commonly genetically modified, we’re putting all of our eggs in one basket. Or all of our seeds in one field? Either way, it strikes me as very short sighted.
What do you guys think about this graphic? Does it worry you?
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