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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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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What’s in your drinking water?
UC Riverside
March 21, 2019
Carl Cranor doesn't just want you to know — he wants to empower you to do something about it.
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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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“The Grand Food Bargain”: Q&A with Kevin Walker
I recently met Kevin Walker through our mutual affiliation with the Kellogg Fellows Leadership Alliance. I was eager to hear about his new book – The Grand Food Bargain and the Mindless …
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