America’s Avocados; Mexico’s Problem.
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Community Uprising Against Environmental Threats
This chapter examines a community's fierce resistance against logging operations that jeopardized their water supply and environment, sparked by a corrupt partnership between loggers and local government officials. The townspeople took drastic measures, including enforcing a ban on avocado farming and establishing a militia-like force to protect their resources. The narrative illustrates the broader implications of avocado demand on local ecosystems and emphasizes the need for sustainable consumption practices.
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