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Holey alliance: NATO’s worries at 75
Jul 9, 2024
Anton LaGuardia, Diplomatic editor at The Economist, dives into NATO's 75th anniversary, addressing contemporary challenges like the war in Ukraine and geopolitical tensions. Fraser McIlwraith reveals alarming mortality rates in Scotland’s salmon farming, emphasizing potential solutions to safeguard this crucial industry. Meanwhile, Andrew Knox shares insights on North Korea's provocative hot air balloon exchanges with the South, carrying waste and sparking scrutiny of regional tensions. This lively discussion spotlights pressing global issues and innovative responses.
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- Scottish salmon industry faces crisis due to increased mortality rates from various factors.
- NATO's future challenges include concerns over alliance stability post US election and ongoing conflicts like Ukraine support.
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Challenges of the Scottish Salmon Industry
The Scottish salmon industry, once Britain's largest food export, is facing a crisis as salmon deaths in farms have increased significantly. The industry's production growth has been accompanied by rising death rates, with over 10 million farm salmon dying offshore in recent years. Factors such as disease outbreaks, sea lice infestations, and environmental issues like algal blooms have contributed to these mortality rates.
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