Thanet earth Flashcards
1
Q
What is thanet earth
A
7 greenhouses that grow salad vegetables all year round using hydroponics
2
Q
Benefits if thanet earth
A
Created 500 jobs
Reduces food miles, as salad vegetables are grown all year round
The hydroponic system is automated - each plant gets the correct number of nutrients, saving fertilisers
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Negative of thanet earth
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Large area of farmland is built on
Natural habitats lost
Money goes to large investors rather than locals
Built on high land causing light pollution
High energy use and each greenhouse has a powerstation
