Man, karen_perry38 has a good view on how things are grown. I used to only buy local without thinking. Then I learned distance isn't the only thing that matters. Now I check how food is produced, not just where it's from. Like getting oranges from a sunny place instead of a heated local greenhouse in cold months. That saves a ton of energy and still eats good.

The part about truth seeming strange shows we're living in the lie.

Is humidity always the real issue? I've seen clouding happen in controlled environments with low moisture. The finish type and how you apply it matter just as much. A rushed coat or poor mixing can cause problems regardless of the air. Focusing only on humidity might make you miss simpler fixes. I always double check my process before I start tracking shop conditions.