Massive Crowds In New Zealand | November 20, 2024

Summary

In this CNN 10 episode from November 20, 2024, key global events are covered, including mass protests in New Zealand over a bill that could alter a centuries-old treaty with Māori tribes. The war between Ukraine and Russia reaches its 1,000-day mark, with devastating impacts on Ukrainian cities and increased military tensions. The episode also highlights alarming food waste statistics in the U.S., while two entrepreneurs tackle the clothing industry's waste problem through on-demand, sustainable production. Lastly, a quirky story about a runaway pig in Tacoma adds a humorous twist to the broadcast.

Takeaways

• 😀 Over 40,000 people in Wellington, New Zealand, protested the 'Treaty Principles Bill,' which could change an agreement made in 1840 between British colonizers and Māori tribes, reigniting debates about indigenous rights.
• 😀 Māori lawmakers in New Zealand staged a Haka inside Parliament to disrupt voting on the controversial bill, highlighting the strong cultural and political opposition to the legislation.
• 😀 The war between Ukraine and Russia has reached its 1,000th day, marking a grim milestone with continued destruction and territorial shifts, as Russia still holds over 20% of Ukraine.
• 😀 Recently, President Joe Biden approved the use of long-range U.S.-made missiles by Ukraine, increasing the conflict's intensity by allowing strikes deep inside Russian territory.
• 😀 Ukraine has reclaimed significant territory but still faces immense challenges as many cities have been devastated by Russia's relentless attacks, with towns like Mariupol and Bakhmut becoming symbols of destruction.
• 😀 The U.S. wastes between 40 and 80 million tons of food each year, equaling about 30-40% of the nation's food supply, which translates to 219 pounds of food waste per person annually.
• 😀 Only about 1% of used clothes are recycled into new garments, with a significant portion of clothing production going to waste before being worn, exacerbating environmental issues.
• 😀 Two brothers from the Isle of Wight are working to change the fashion industry with their t-shirt printing business, T-Mill, which creates products on-demand to reduce waste and environmental impact.
• 😀 T-Mill uses technology to streamline production, enabling on-demand clothing manufacturing that eliminates the waste associated with overproduction in the fashion industry.
• 😀 The traditional clothing manufacturing model involves creating large quantities of garments speculatively, whereas T-Mill's model is focused on efficiency and sustainability, with old items being recycled for new products.
• 😀 In Tacoma, Washington, police chased a loose pig through a residential area, nicknamed the 'Notorious Pig,' until it was captured and relocated to a local ranch.
• 😀 Shout-outs were given to the students of Mrs. Striber's class in Quo Junior High, Texas, for winning Word Wednesday with the word 'contrite,' and to Mrs. Sturgis's U.S. History class in Borman High School, Ohio, for their engagement.

Q & A

What is the Treaty Principles Bill being protested in New Zealand?

The Treaty Principles Bill is a proposed piece of legislation in New Zealand that critics argue could change the terms of the 1840 Treaty of Waitangi, which established co-governance between the British and Maori tribes. The protests focus on concerns over indigenous rights and the potential alteration of this historic agreement.

Why are Maori lawmakers staging Hakas in Parliament?

Maori lawmakers staged a Haka, a traditional chanting and war dance, in Parliament as a form of protest against the Treaty Principles Bill. The performance was aimed at disrupting the voting process and drawing attention to the opposition to the bill, particularly regarding indigenous rights.

What milestone was reached in the Russia-Ukraine war?

The Russia-Ukraine war reached its 1,000th day, marking over two and a half years of conflict since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.

What new weapons has the U.S. authorized for Ukraine in the war against Russia?

The U.S. has authorized Ukraine to use long-range missiles known as ATACMS, which are capable of hitting targets deep inside Russia, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.

How much food is wasted in the United States each year?

The United States wastes between 40 to 80 million tons of food every year, which accounts for about 30-40% of the entire food supply in the country.

What percentage of used clothes are recycled into new clothing?

Only about 1% of used clothes are recycled into new garments, highlighting the challenges the fashion industry faces in achieving sustainability.

What is the focus of the company T-Mill?

T-Mill is a UK-based company that prints t-shirts on demand to reduce waste. They focus on sustainable production by only making clothing when it is ordered and offering a circular recycling program to reuse worn-out clothes.

What makes T-Mill's business model environmentally friendly?

T-Mill's model is environmentally friendly because it eliminates overproduction and waste by producing clothes only when ordered. Additionally, their focus on recycling worn-out garments and using sustainable materials like organic cotton reduces the overall environmental impact.

What happened with the 'Notorious Pig' in Tacoma, Washington?

In Tacoma, Washington, a pig running loose through a residential neighborhood caused a chaotic chase that involved the police. Dubbed the 'Notorious Pig,' it was eventually captured by animal control and taken to a local ranch.

What is the word of the day in CNN 10’s segment?

The word of the day in CNN 10's segment is 'contrite,' which means feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior.