Trade, Covid-19 and climate: why it's not all about air miles
Synopsis
More than half of the UK's Valentine's roses are flown in from Kenya, raising concerns about the carbon footprint of long-distance supply chains.
Synopsis
In Kenya, flower growers face a crisis as COVID-19 disrupts global supply chains. Over half of the UK's Valentine's roses are flown in from this East African nation, but canceled flights have left tons of produce to rot. The pandemic has prompted discussions about the carbon footprint of air freight and the European Union's potential carbon border tax on imports. As consumers increasingly seek local produce, the segment questions whether shorter distances truly equate to lower emissions and what that means for farmers reliant on international markets.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Find out how COVID-19 disrupted flower supply chains.
- See the surprising carbon footprint of local versus imported goods.
- Meet Kenyan farmers struggling with lost incomes during the pandemic.
Did You Know
- More than half of the UK's Valentine's roses are flown in from Kenya.
- COVID-19 has caused tonnes of produce destined for British consumers to be left to rot.
- The European Union is considering a carbon border tax on imports from countries without carbon taxes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of the UK's Valentine's roses are flown in from Kenya?
More than half of the UK's Valentine's roses are flown in from Kenya.
What has COVID-19 done to global supply chains for perishable produce?
COVID-19 has cut Kenyan growers off from their markets, leaving tonnes of produce destined for British consumers to rot.
What is the European Union considering to address carbon emissions from imports?
The European Union is considering imposing a carbon border tax on imports from countries that do not tax their own carbon emissions.
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