Is it Fair to Eat Chocolate ? Amplify 6C

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What is the main concern of poor chocolate farmers?

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Ensuring that their children receive an education.

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Which chocolate company is known for wanting to buy cocoa beans for as little cash as possible?

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Mars/M&M

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What should people in the US who eat chocolate be informed about?

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How chocolate is produced so they can choose to support companies that are fair to workers.

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What is a significant risk faced by children working in cocoa production?

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Health risks from using sharp tools and exposure to pesticides.

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What is Fair Trade Certification?

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A certification that ensures farmers receive fair prices for their products and promotes ethical labor practices.

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Why do children work in chocolate production?

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Their families cannot make a living wage without their help.

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What is one argument against child labor in the chocolate industry?

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It exploits vulnerable children and denies them education.

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What is the relationship between chocolate companies and cocoa farmers?

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Chocolate companies often seek to minimize costs, which can lead to unfair wages for cocoa farmers.

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What is the impact of low wages on cocoa farmers?

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It forces them to rely on their children for additional income.

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What is one way consumers can support fair practices in the chocolate industry?

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By choosing to buy chocolate from Fair Trade Certified companies.

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