Food waste is one of the easiest environmental issues to talk about, as almost everyone can agree that it’s a bad thing. If nothing else, … What’s food waste got to do with climate change?Read more
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Our Food System Is Not Designed To Handle GMO
This month, the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) — an independent group created by Congress — released what is, to date, one of the most … Our Food System Is Not Designed To Handle GMORead more
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To Help Curb Climate Change, Stop Wasting Food
Reducing food waste around the world would help curb emissions of planet-warming gases, lessening some of the impacts of climate change such as more extreme … To Help Curb Climate Change, Stop Wasting FoodRead more
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World’s obese population hits 641 million
More than 640 million people globally now weigh in as obese and the world has more overweight than underweight people, according to an analysis of … World’s obese population hits 641 millionRead more
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We’re Eating Less Meat—But Using More Antibiotics on Farms Than Ever
The meat industry’s massive appetite for antibiotics just keeps growing. That’s the takeaway from the Food and Drug Administration’s latest annual assessment of the issue, … We’re Eating Less Meat—But Using More Antibiotics on Farms Than EverRead more
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Food waste is already a big problem
We all know that food waste is a huge problem. The world squanders about one-third of its food supply, even though 800 million people are … Food waste is already a big problemRead more
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The Down Side of Your Sweet and Salty Addiction
Consumption of fructose, a fruit-derived sugar present in many sweetened beverages and processed foods, has been associated with epidemic levels of diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome … The Down Side of Your Sweet and Salty AddictionRead more
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U.S. sales of antibiotics for food animals rose over six years
U.S. sales of medically important antibiotics approved for use in livestock rose by 23 percent between 2009 and 2014, federal regulators said on Thursday, fueling … U.S. sales of antibiotics for food animals rose over six yearsRead more