Deforestation
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Hold Your Toast: How Avocados are Causing Mexico's Deforestation
The onset of the avocado craze, which has become a popular topping on salads and burritos, has caused a drastic effect on the forests in Mexico. The consumer demand for the green fruit has resulted to expanded groves and deforestation.
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