HISTORY17:49 UTCApr 15 1 min readSource: Al Jazeera
Blood, Sweat and Sugar
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The sugar industry’s bitter legacy, built on slavery, exploitation and environmental damage, is still resonating today.
AI Executive Brief
- / The sugar industry has a dark history involving slavery and exploitation.
- / Environmental damage caused by the industry continues to impact today.
- / Current implications of this legacy include ongoing social and environmental issues.
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