One of the major barriers that environmentalists face in trying to implement sustainable practices is getting disparate groups to agree on what needs protecting and which way is the best course of action.
Social Sciences
Aug 15, 2017
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Sacramento-area farmers and ranchers who sell their products directly to consumers generate twice as much regional economic impact per dollar of output as do area food producers who don't engage in direct marketing, reports ...
Environment
Jul 25, 2016
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Where does your food come from? For many in the United States, that important question is answered by a simple solution—the grocery store. However, in some parts of the country, acquiring nutritious, fresh food is not as ...
Other
May 12, 2016
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Access to clean water hasn't been the only health issue facing Flint.
Economics & Business
Feb 17, 2016
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We all pursue goals. It stands to reason that we meet our goals better when we pursue them consciously. But is that really the case? Perhaps not, according to a forthcoming study in the Journal of Marketing Research. As the ...
Social Sciences
Nov 2, 2015
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More Americans than ever before are supporting their local food markets, and it's not just because they believe the food is fresher and tastes better.
Social Sciences
Aug 22, 2015
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Microbiologists at Oregon State University have discovered and helped patent and commercialize a new type of dairy or food thickener, which may add probiotic characteristics to the products in which it's used.
Polymers
Jun 9, 2015
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Researchers in Chapman University's Food Science Program and their collaborators at University of Washington have just published a study on the presence of Salmonella and E. coli on certain herbs sold at farmers' markets. ...
Other
Dec 15, 2014
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Indonesian officials said on Friday they have rescued more than 8,000 baby pig-nosed turtles hidden in suitcases and thought to be destined for China and Singapore.
Ecology
Jan 10, 2014
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Sara Pasquinelli doesn't shop at the grocery store much anymore. The busy mother of two young boys buys nearly all her food from a new online service that delivers to her front door—but it doesn't bring just any food.
Other
Dec 22, 2013
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