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Negative Impact Of The Sugar Cane On The Global Economy
Another negative impact from the sugar is economics. Sugar cane is a crop that impacts the global economy. Right now, the profits from the crop are not being used in a way to benefit the countries that it is produced in. Sugar cane employs many people and it should be explored how it can employ even more people. There are biofuels, feedstock and other bio products made from sugar that is increasing the demand for sugar cane.
In order to minimize the negative economic impacts, there needs to be a sustainable plan for cultivation.Also, the profits from sugar crops should be used to restore the environment and minimize the damage done by sugar
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