It's Complicated
Because it’s not a simple as they’d like you to think.
It can be too easy to leap to quick and simple conclusions that ignore the complex and interconnected reality we live, which is why we want to help provide a clearer understanding of the world through independent journalism that holds power to account.
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It’s Complicated started life as a monthly video series on The Guardian’s YouTube channel but as we grew we wanted to bring you more videos, more regularly, so we started this channel. The Guardian has been providing high-impact, independent journalism since 1821, always free from commercial and political influence. Help sustain our future by making a contribution today: support.theguardian.com/
It's Complicated
What percentage of London’s food comes from outside the city?
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What can the amount of energy required to power a commercial industrial bread mixer be comparable to?
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How many manufacturing processes are there in your loaf of bread?
There’s quite a lot it turns out (if you’re buying a standard supermarket loaf), and many of these processes are highly energy intensive and reliant on oil.
And this contrast is all the more stark when you compare it to bread production a century ago.
Our latest video on food and oil delves into all this and much more:
https://youtu.be/XdNn9f-3RxI
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How does oil affect the price of your chicken?
It may surprise you but crude oil prices directly impact your grocery bill beyond simple shipping and transportation.
Our next video breaks down the complex economic link between energy costs and the global food supply chain, helping you understand the real mechanics behind supermarket inflation.
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Why are airports so expensive when buying food and drink?
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Some of the prices for food and drink at airports are crazily high but it's not just that we're captive consumers, and it's not just the retailers that are pocketing all the profits.
Watch our latest Short to find out more: youtube.com/shorts/fiyk81awM9Y
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Which country produces enough food to feed its own population across all major food groups?
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How self-sufficient is your country?
There’s only one country in the world that could feed itself if global trade stopped tomorrow, and surprisingly it’s not the US or China.
Watch our latest Short to find out more: youtube.com/shorts/ovkw7hDFSoA
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How long could London feed itself for if food deliveries to the capital stopped?
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How much of the food on your plate is grown in your own country?
At one point Britain was able to produce more than 80% of the food it consumed. Today that figure has fallen to 57%, a situation described by the government as a national security risk. So, what happened?
Our latest video explores the reasons why the UK is at a high risk of food shortages and how it compares with other countries: https://youtu.be/P54JDMH6gQQ
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