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Tech alone won’t fix farm food waste without labor reforms
Farmers are using technology to reduce food waste, but without addressing labor abuses and immigration policies, these efforts fall short.
In short:
- New technologies like composting systems, anaerobic digesters, and AI programs are helping reduce farm food waste.
- Labor abuses and immigration issues remain significant obstacles to effective food waste management.
- Solutions include stricter enforcement of labor laws and pathways to citizenship for farmworkers.
Key quote:
“We got hit when we lost the crop. Growers who had invested millions of dollars got nothing in return. And once there were no longer any Florida tomatoes on the market, prices soared to over $20 a box.”
— Industry representative
Why this matters:
Addressing food waste requires technological advancements and significant labor reforms to ensure fair treatment of farmworkers and a stable agricultural workforce. When workers are treated fairly and protected by robust legal frameworks, they are more likely to perform their jobs effectively, leading to less food waste and a more resilient agricultural sector.
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Europeans prioritize immigration control over climate action, study finds
A recent study indicates a shifting focus among Europeans toward controlling immigration rather than addressing climate change, with less than 15% globally ranking climate issues as a top three governmental priority.
In short:
- The Democracy Perception Index highlights that 44% of Germans view reducing immigration as a crucial government task.
- Despite global concerns, only 14% consider climate change action as a top governmental priority.
- Satisfaction with democracy stands at 58% globally, though many express concerns about governmental performance.
Key quote:
"Many European countries have seen a sharp rise in the share of people who say that ‘reducing immigration’ should be a top government priority."
— study commissioned by the Denmark-based think tank Alliance of Democracies Foundation
Why this matters:
While the effects of immigration are immediate and often palpable in daily life, the insidious nature of climate change means that its most devastating impacts can be deferred but not ultimately avoided. Scientists consistently warn that delays in addressing climate change could result in irreversible damage to our planet, affecting not just the environment but the very socio-economic structures that are currently influencing public opinion.
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