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World in Progress: Avocados are sucking Chile dry

Sophia Boddenberg
August 22, 2018

Global avocado consumption has picked up over the years. While that might be good for health-conscious eaters, things are not looking so great for those who actually grow it. Chile for instance, one of the main avocado producers, is battling major environmental problems because of the fruit. Sophia Boddenberg went to explore.

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