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Question

As your elected representative, I pledge to prioritize sustainability and food security. Indoor farming ensures that we can provide nutritious, locally grown produce year-round, reducing our reliance on distant sources and the carbon footprint of transportation.

Which information could be added to this paragraph to better support the central idea?

Examples of sustainable practices employed by outdoor farming systems.
Statistics on the negative environmental impact of long-distance transportation of produce.
Testimonials from local farmers who have tried indoor farming and didn't like it.
Comparison of the nutritional value and taste of locally grown produce versus imported produce.

Answer 1

Statistics on the negative environmental impact of long-distance transportation of produce.