By — News Desk News Desk Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/remembering-911 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Study: One-third of food produced goes wasted Nation Sep 11, 2013 9:59 AM EST A study released Wednesday by the UN Food and Agricultural Organization reports that one-third of the food produced in the world gets wasted. The annual loss of food is said to be $750 million. The AP reported the study states, “food waste hurts the environment by causing unnecessary carbon emissions, extra water consumption and the reduction of biodiversity as farming takes over more land.” A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — News Desk News Desk
A study released Wednesday by the UN Food and Agricultural Organization reports that one-third of the food produced in the world gets wasted. The annual loss of food is said to be $750 million. The AP reported the study states, “food waste hurts the environment by causing unnecessary carbon emissions, extra water consumption and the reduction of biodiversity as farming takes over more land.” A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now