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In Mexico, the mezcal boom is leading to deforestation and threatening wild agaves (www.lemonde.fr)

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[–] Sanguine@lemmy.world 15 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Who gives a shit if its good...sorry I'm on the same vibe as OP in that our greed has to ruin literally everything because people can't just control themselves for a second and think big picture.

[–] Pips@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 7 months ago

Yeah, there's nothing in the rulebook that says supply has to meet demand for nonessentials like fucking mezcal. I like mezcal but it's not a requirement.