Food waste is a global problem. Here are major drivers and what can be done about it

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English - April 06, 2024 21:40 - 5 minutes - 5.34 MB - ★★★★ - 967 ratings
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More than 2 billion people, about a third of the world's population, face food insecurity. At the same time, a recent UN report estimated that more than 1 billion metric tons of food went to waste in 2022, enough to give each person facing hunger around the world more than one meal a day. Ali Rogin speaks with Dana Gunders, executive director of ReFED, to learn more. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders