Can vertical farms really feed the UK sustainably? New study weighs climate costs and benefits

Vertical farming offers a much-needed opportunity to secure food production in the face of climate change, but can it truly deliver a sustainable alternative to field-grown crops? A new study led by the University of Surrey has found that while vertical farms dramatically increase lettuce yields and use far less water, the carbon footprint still exceeds traditional lettuce farming—raising important questions about how the U.K. can balance food security with environmental responsibility.

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