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Nearly Half of Planet's Food Ends Up in the Trash

As much as 2.2 billion tons

By Kate Seamons,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 10, 2013 8:53 AM CST

(Newser) – If you're bummed by today's gloomy news, this won't do much to raise your spirits. A new report out today outlines the "staggering" amount of food wasted around the globe each year: as much as 50% of what's produced. The...   Read full story »

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