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As demand for products grows so does agriculture, which is often conducted unsustainably. Large areas of ancient woodland or rainforests are felled to make space for agricultural activity, and without sustainable farming practices, this can also result in soil degradation, where the soil no longer contains the nutrients for crops, alongside deforestation.
Soil degradation and deforestation both result in the destruction of natural carbon repositories, which results in increased carbon emissions.
Demand is growing for a variety of products that are traditionally sourced in an unsustainable manner.
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