SAO PAULO, Brazil (Reuters) — JBS, the world’s largest meat packer, became in 2021 the first of its peers to commit to cutting or offsetting all its emissions by 2040, and to ending illegal deforestation across its long supply chain that starts in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon. It used terms such as “commitment” […] Read more
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Meat workers face more risk
CHICAGO, Ill. (Reuters) — Workers in U.S. chicken and pork plants face higher risks than other manufacturing workers for musculoskeletal disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome, according to two studies from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The findings highlight health concerns for employees who often perform repetitive tasks and use dangerous equipment, including sharp knives, […] Read more
