What Next | Daily News and Analysis America’s Avocados; Mexico’s Problem.
Jul 31, 2024
In this engaging conversation, Alex Sammon, a politics writer at Slate, dives into the explosive rise of avocado consumption in the U.S. and its profound effects on Mexico. He highlights how aggressive marketing transformed the avocado into a superfood while revealing dark undercurrents like environmental destruction and violence linked to organized crime. Sammon also shares stories of community resilience, detailing how local people banded together to protect their resources from exploitative practices, emphasizing the dire need for sustainable consumption in the avocado industry.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Marketing Journey of Avocados in America
01:51 • 2min
The Environmental Impact of Avocado Farming
04:10 • 5min
Avocado Industry Under Siege
09:10 • 4min
Environmental Challenges and Innovative Solutions in Avocado Production
12:53 • 3min
Community Uprising Against Environmental Threats
15:43 • 10min