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Forced Labour in Paraguay: The Darkness at the Bottom of the Global Supply Chain

Forced Labor in Paraguay: The Darkness at the Bottom of the Global Supply Chain

Experts believe that action is urgently needed to expose horrifying labor conditions across Paraguay’s Chaco region.

September 19, 2018

The Guardian

Experts believe that action is urgently needed to expose horrifying labor conditions across Paraguay’s Chaco region.

Ford Will Not Build New Focus Cars in U.S., Despite Trump’s Tariffs Tweet

Ford will not be moving production of a hatchback to the U.S. from China — despite Donald Trump’s claim on Sunday that his taxes on Chinese imports mean the Focus Active can be built in America.

September 11, 2018

The Guardian

Ford will not be moving production of a hatchback to the U.S. from China — despite Donald Trump’s claim on Sunday that his taxes on Chinese imports mean the Focus Active can be built in America.

How Animal Waste Is Turning China's Lakes Green

Animal husbandry is contaminating China’s water and has been linked to turning lakes bright green, a phenomenon known as eutrophication.

September 6, 2018

The Guardian

Animal husbandry is contaminating China’s water and has been linked to turning lakes bright green, a phenomenon known as eutrophication.

U.K. Food Shop Prices Rise for the First Time in More Than Five Years

U.K. Food Shop Prices Rise Amid Unusual Weather

Britain’s shop prices have risen for the first time in more than five years as the heatwave pushed up the cost of fruit and vegetables.

August 30, 2018

The Guardian

Britain’s shop prices have risen for the first time in more than five years as the heatwave pushed up the cost of fruit and vegetables.

New York Gig Economy Under Threat As City Cracks Down on App-Based Services

The gig economy is having a bad summer in New York City.

August 27, 2018

The Guardian

The gig economy is having a bad summer in New York City.

With Brexit Looming, Energy Sector Builds New Links to Europe

While Westminster attempts to deliver Brexit within months, the U.K.’s energy system is set to become dramatically more dependent on the EU just as Britain leaves.

August 23, 2018

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While Westminster attempts to deliver Brexit within months, the U.K.’s energy system is set to become dramatically more dependent on the EU just as Britain leaves.

As Pigs Outnumber People in Spain, Fears for Environment Grow

Spain’s pigs outnumber the human population for the first time, according to figures released by the country’s environment ministry, which reveal there are now 50 million pigs, 3.5 million more than humans.

August 20, 2018

The Guardian

Spain’s pigs outnumber the human population for the first time, according to figures released by the country’s environment ministry, which reveal there are now 50 million pigs, 3.5 million more than humans.

Where Even Walmart Won't Go: How Dollar General Took Over Rural America

When Dollar General came to Haven, Kansas, it arrived making demands. The fastest-growing retailer in America wanted the taxpayers of the small, struggling Kansas town to pick up part of the tab for building one of its squat, barebones stores that more often resemble a warehouse than a neighbourhood shop.

August 15, 2018

The Guardian

When Dollar General came to Haven, Kansas, it arrived making demands. The fastest-growing retailer in America wanted the taxpayers of the small, struggling Kansas town to pick up part of the tab for building one of its squat, barebones stores that more often resemble a warehouse than a neighbourhood shop.

Giant Shipload of Soya Beans Circles Off China, Victim of Trade War With U.S.

A shipment of soya beans worth more than $20m (£15.5m) has been bobbing aimlessly in the Pacific Ocean for a month, a casualty of the escalating trade war between China and the U.S.

August 10, 2018

The Guardian

A shipment of soya beans worth more than $20m (£15.5m) has been bobbing aimlessly in the Pacific Ocean for a month, a casualty of the escalating trade war between China and the U.S.

Accidents at Amazon: Workers Left to Suffer After Warehouse Injuries

Vickie Shannon Allen, 49, started working at Amazon as a counter in a fulfillment warehouse at Haslet, Texas, in May 2017. At first, like many employees, Allen was excited by the idea of working for one of the fastest growing corporations in the world. That feeling dissipated quickly after a few months.

August 6, 2018

The Guardian

Vickie Shannon Allen, 49, started working at Amazon as a counter in a fulfillment warehouse at Haslet, Texas, in May 2017. At first, like many employees, Allen was excited by the idea of working for one of the fastest growing corporations in the world. That feeling dissipated quickly after a few months.