Food miles, conceptual image
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Food miles, conceptual image
Food miles, conceptual image. An aeroplane is depicted as a banana to represent food miles, the distance food has to travel from production to consumer. The further a food has to travel, the greater its impact on the environment
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Aeroplane Agricultural Agriculture Air Plane Banana Carbon Footprint Commercial Composite Distance Environmental Science Environmentally Aware Farming Flying Food Miles Fruit Global Warming Logistics Plane Polluting Pollution Trade Transport Transportation Transporting Wings World Wide Concepts
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This thought-provoking conceptual image titled "Food miles" captures the complex relationship between food production, transportation, and its impact on the environment. In this visually striking artwork, an aeroplane is cleverly depicted as a banana to symbolize the concept of food miles - the distance that food travels from production to consumer. The metaphorical representation of an airplane as a banana highlights how far our food often needs to travel before it reaches our plates. The further a particular type of food has to journey, the greater its environmental impact becomes. This powerful visual prompts us to consider the consequences of long-distance transportation in terms of pollution and carbon footprint. By merging elements such as farming, trade routes on a map, and agricultural imagery with industrial symbols like wings and logistics signs, this composite artwork effectively conveys the global nature of modern-day food distribution systems. It invites viewers to reflect upon their own consumption habits and encourages environmentally aware choices when it comes to supporting local agriculture or reducing reliance on imported produce. Through this illustration, Science Photo Library's image encapsulates key themes related to sustainability, global warming, and environmental science. It serves as a reminder that every bite we take carries with it not only nutritional value but also potential ecological implications tied closely with geographical distances traveled by our meals.
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