User:Shanleighkirk/Sugarcane/Saihaj Peer Review

General info

 * Whose work are you reviewing?

Shanleighkirk


 * Link to draft you're reviewing
 * User:Shanleighkirk/Sugarcane
 * Link to the current version of the article (if it exists)
 * Sugarcane
 * Sugarcane

Evaluate the drafted changes
Structure: The article is well-structured and provides detailed information on the environmental impacts of sugarcane cultivation. The sources used within the article also add credibility to the information presented. It does not have any grammatical errors.

Neutrality: Article provides factual accounts for various environmental impacts associated to sugarcane cultivation. There is no opinions expressed by the author.

Content: Article discusses the environmental impacts of sugarcane cultivation, including soil degradation and erosion, pollution, and habitat destruction. It explains how sugarcane cultivation can lead to increased soil loss and erosion, as well as soil compaction, decreased porosity, and increased surface runoff. The article also highlights the use of pesticides in sugarcane cultivation that can lead to soil acidity and leach into surface and groundwaters, as well as the large quantities of water required for irrigation that can lead to habitat destruction. Finally, it outlines how sugarcane processing produces a large quantity of wastewater and can produce gaseous pollutants.

Sources: The sources cited by this article include books, papers, and government agencies, which are generally considered to be reliable sources of information.The sources used in this article are from varying time periods, making it a view from different points in time. All the links work.

Suggestions for improvements: To improve the article, more information could be added on the efforts that are being made to mitigate the environmental impacts of sugarcane cultivation. For example, some companies have implemented sustainable farming practices, such as crop rotation and reduced tillage, to reduce soil erosion and improve soil health. Additionally, some sugarcane processing facilities have implemented wastewater treatment systems to reduce the amount of pollutants that are discharged into the environment. Including this information would provide a more balanced perspective on the environmental impacts of sugarcane cultivation and highlight potential solutions to these issues.