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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Why you might want to go easy on the avocado
UCSF
July 5, 2017
'Good fats' may lead to fatty liver disease and other health problems, new research shows.
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Providing clean water for a growing population
UC Riverside
June 21, 2017
A new method to squeeze every drop from brine will alleviate water shortages in arid regions.
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7 challenges for achieving global food security
UC Davis
May 23, 2017
UC Davis’ Helene Dillard leads the charge for more sustainable, equitable food systems.
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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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I won't be buying one of these, but this is a really great read by @timcarman t.co/D4ZdSv14Ik
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“From Cows to Concrete”: Book and new KCET Series Explore “LA Foodways”
“The things we loved a century or more ago…we’re fully on board with them again.” …
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