Sugar’s sick secrets: How industry forces have manipulated science to downplay the harm
UCSF
January 10, 2019
The sugar industry has driven decades of biased research that shirk sugar's responsibility for chronic disease.
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Usurp the burp: How seaweed can help curb cow burps (and their emissions)
UC San Diego
April 18, 2019
UC agricultural and marine scientists fight one of the state's biggest sources of methane: cow burps.
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Heat waves in California can be predicted by thunderstorms in the tropics
UC Davis
April 17, 2019
Advance notice of heat waves could help protect the agricultural riches of the Central Valley.
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The ‘bee safe’ pesticide that isn’t
UC San Diego
April 11, 2019
Sivanto poses a range of threats to honeybees, depending on seasonality, bee age and use with common chemicals.
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Saru Jayaraman a relentless advocate for marginalized restaurant workers
San Francisco ChronicleFebruary 27, 2019
The director of the Food Labor Research Center at UC Berkeley is a nominee for the Chronicle's Visionary of the Year award.
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Sustainable Agriculture Education Association conference overview
UC Santa Cruz’s Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems, with support from the UC Global Food Initiative, hosted the Sustainable Agriculture Education Association national conference, highlighting hands-on educational efforts that bridge scientific and social issues.
How a trayless dining hall can benefit the environment
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Science-Based Food Policies: What Works, What Doesn’t
Science-Based Food Policies: What Works, What Doesn’t Creating meaningful and relevant research-based food policies was the topic of a recent talk with policy and nutrition experts from across the United States. …
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