Publication date: March 28, 2024
Indoor Farming's Heavy Energy Footprint Raises Environmental Concerns

Indoor Farming's Heavy Energy Footprint Raises Environmental Concerns

As indoor farming grows in response to climate change, its substantial electricity demands contribute further to environmental challenges.

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The rise of indoor farming, characterized by high-tech greenhouses and vertical farming methods, is increasingly seen as a solution to agricultural challenges posed by climate change, such as water scarcity. However, these innovative farming techniques demand significant amounts of electricity, ironically adding to the environmental issues they aim to mitigate. This growing sector's energy consumption highlights the need for sustainable energy sources to truly realize its potential in combating climate change effects on agriculture.