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Soy expansion in Brazil linked to increase in childhood leukemia deaths
Brazil's rapid expansion of soy production has meant an associated rise in pesticide use. Researchers found a statistically significant correlation between soy expansion and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) deaths in children between 2008 and 2019,…ScienceDaily
Reports of child labor violations are on the rise, with migrants as young as 10 working dangerous jobs for brands like McDonald’s and Ford. Employers have faced little consequence and often claim ignorance. At the same time, there have been recent efforts in state legislatures to roll back worker protections for minors.
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https://www.npr.org/2023/05/04/1173697113/immigrant-child-labor-crisis