The tobacco industry is a major contributor to climate change and environmental degradation. Tobacco production requires a large amount of water, land, and energy, and it also generates a significant amount of waste. For example, the tobacco industry is responsible for: The tobacco industry is also a major contributor to poverty and inequality. Tobacco farmers […]
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The tobacco industry is a major contributor to the economy of Zimbabwe, accounting for about 10% of the country’s GDP. However, the industry has also been criticized for its environmental impact, particularly the use of wood for tobacco curing. In recent years, there has been increasing focus on sustainability in the Zimbabwean tobacco industry. The
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Air-cured Tobacco (ACT) The varieties of this group are so-called because the leaves are cured in naturally ventilated barns, and the curing process takes about 40 days. In South Brazil, two varieties of this group are produced: Burley and Galpão Comum, both dark-shaded, and their share in the total tobacco volumes is approximately 14% and
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