Why Did the Milkman Stop?

Is why Did the Milkman Stop something you want to understand? Find out key explanations in our feature story.

The proliferation of fridges in the 1950s, which allowed milk to be kept longer, meant fewer daily deliveries. By the 1990s, the deregulation of the British milk industry and the decision by supermarkets to sell milk - cheaply - in plastic containers changed everything.

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James H. Sterling

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James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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