swine farming

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The coastal plains of North Carolina is characterized by flat land, wide rivers, beautiful and diverse ecology and rich agricultural soils, however many environmental pollutants are defiling this fragile ecosystem. There are several factors that are associated with the destruction of the coastal plains ecosystem, but there is one factor that stands out more than all the others. The major source of pollution that is threatening eastern North Carolina's ecosystems is industrial swine farming. Swine …

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…been complaining about the fowl stench that is another negative by product of pig farming. Psychologists have performed studies on the correlation of foul smells with depression. Evidence has been apparent that there is a direct link between rank scents and depression. Who wants to live in a place that constantly reeks of pig feces? This has been a problem that has arisen due to the expansion of industrial swine production in eastern North Carolina.