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Coffee is produced in Ghana. The distance covered to transport Coffee from Ghana to the U.S is 9,882 kilometres. Coffee is an international food-based as it is transported from an international countr... y. Transporting, Sorting, washing and storage are key energy inputs that humans provide in the growth of coffee. Impacts our food purchase on the environment or economy Food purchase negatively impacts the environment. First, the purchase triggers air pollution from waste products, packaging and transportation—coral reefs bleached causes air pollution such that the global temperature rises to trigger dangerous gasses. Food purchases production creates greenhouse gas emissions, and this endangers water organisms, plants and fish. Increased food production has led to the disappearance of coral reefs that supported marine species and biodiversity. There is also increased food waste in the environment, and this causes unfavourable climatic change. According to Klabin et al. (2016), food waste estimates 6% of the greenhouse gas emitted in the atmosphere, ending human life. Besides, food purchase emanates from livestock digestion which increases methane emissions. Methane is regarded as potent and detrimental even though it fertilizes food production. Research has it that methane contributes to 10% of the greenhouse emission in the environment (Klabin et al., 2016). Farmers use methane to facilitate food production as the component is a strong proponent of biodiesel and ethanol. Food purchase triggers water pollution; for instance, microplastics used to cover the food products. Factories and consumers' malpractices such as the disposition of plastics to the water bodies endangers freshwater species, disrupting the ecosystem. [Show More]

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