While the report is the best analysis of the issue to date, several data gaps remain. What does REMAIN mean?
stay the same, continue
Those resources include the water, energy, money, human labor and more. What does INCLUDE mean?
To have or be a part of
The report's authors collected data on food-waste from 54 countries. What does Data mean?
A collection of facts from which conclusions can be drawn
The report now estimates global food losses at about 931 million metric tons (1.03 billion U.S. tons). What does GLOBAL mean?
the world
The report also does not exclude data for food-related materials that usually are not eaten. What does EXCLUDE mean?
Prevent
Reducing food waste could ease hunger and potentially lower that pollution. What does REDUCING mean?
cut down, lessen
The researchers tried to account for such gaps. What is a RESEARCHER?
a scientist who does research
Otto recommends that countries begin making more efficient use of food a part of their climate strategies and their COVID-19 recovery plans. What does RECOMMEND mean?
urge, or push for something
The report now estimates global food losses at about 931 million metric tons (1.03 billion U.S. tons). What does estimates mean?
guess
The report's authors collected data on food-waste from 54 countries. What does COLLECTED mean?
to get or gather
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