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Apr 2023
7m 30s

The Beef with Brazilian Beef

Skip Montreux, Dez Morgan & Samantha Vega | Business English Instructors
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While the beef industry’s impact on climate change is a global phenomenon, Brazil’s industry is unique and has specific environmental concerns. Samantha Vega and Skip Montreux discuss the Brazilian beef industry and its impact on the environment. They start by highlighting the size and importance of the industry in Brazil, and also discuss the major concern ... Show More
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