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Brazil has laws that protect against "Big Food" and "Big Snack"Sao Paulo, Brazil (SPX) Jul 10, 2012 Under pressure from civil society organizations, the Brazilian government has introduced legislation to protect and improve its traditional food system, standing in contrast to the governments of many industrialized countries that have partly surrendered their prime duty to protect public health to transnational food companies, argue nutrition and public health experts writing in this week's PLoS Medicine. Carlos Monteiro and Geoffrey Cannon, from the Center for Epidemiological Studies in Health a ... read more |
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 What's cooking? The UK's potential food crisis The Sustainable Consumption Institute research claims food which families now take for granted, such as meat and fresh vegetables, could become too expensive for many if global temperatures rise in ... more | .. |
  US Drought Monitor shows record-breaking expanse of drought across US More of the United States is in moderate drought or worse than at any other time in the 12-year history of the U.S. Drought Monitor, officials from the National Drought Mitigation Center at the Univ ... more | .. |
  Hosepipe bans lifted in Britain after record rains Four water companies in Britain which imposed hosepipe bans earlier this year have lifted the restrictions after months of unseasonable heavy rain. ... more | .. |
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 Dozens dead in US heat as relief rolls in A crippling heat wave that has held large swathes of the United States hostage gave way slightly on Sunday - but not before leaving dozens dead in several states, officials and local media said. ... more | .. |
Relief in sight as killer heat scorches US A scorching heat wave searing the United States was expected to ease soon, meteorologists said Saturday, heralding relief from record highs blamed for deaths and drought-like conditions. ... more | .. |
  ESA-China collaboration takes Earth observation to new heights ESA and China have been cooperating through the Dragon Programme since 2004 to encourage the use of Earth observation in China. Building on the success of the past years, the programme is taking on ... more | .. |
 US drought hits global grain outlook: FAO Drought in the United States affecting mainly corn crops will cut forecast world production of grain this year by 23 million tonnes to 2.396 billion tonnes, the Food and Agriculture Organization said on Thursday. ... more |
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AALTO plans Zephyr stratospheric hub in northern Australia and seeks local payload partners
Ancient guano drove Chincha coastal power
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 Researchers able to better pinpoint history of droughts through exploration of tree rings Through an exploration of tree rings and oxygen isotopes, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are now able to better pinpoint the history of droughts in the arid and semiarid areas of the Am ... more | .. |
 Bottleneck off the Orkney Islands A mere 10 kilometres separate John O'Groats, at the northernmost tip of the Scottish mainland, and South Ronaldsay, in the Orkney Islands. What passengers on the ferries directly experience can also ... more | .. |
 Britain's urban rivers bounce back Urban rivers throughout England and Wales have improved dramatically in water quality and wildlife over the last 20 years. That's the conclusion of one the largest studies of national trends in rive ... more | .. |
Vertical farm in abandoned pork plant turns waste into food Urban farming is being taken to new heights in an abandoned Chicago pork processing plant where environmentalists hope to "get off the grid" by using the waste from one crop to feed and power another. ... more |
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Heat wave in US puts damper on Fourth of July festivities Sizzling heat persisted over much of the United States on Tuesday on the eve of the Fourth of July, prompting many communities to rethink or cancel their festivities on the US national holiday. ... more | .. |
  Greenpeace slams 'illegal' Indonesia coal plant Greenpeace activists Wednesday protested plans by Indonesia to build Southeast Asia's biggest coal power plant, saying it would sully coastal waters and strip the livelihoods of fishermen and farmers. ... more | .. |
 With heatwave pounding US, libraries become cool again There's nothing like a record-setting heat wave, combined with a third full day without power, to get people to rediscover the joys of their local library. ... more | .. |
 Screening horticultural imports: New models assess plant risk through better analysis Weedy plants, many introduced to the U.S. for sale through plant nurseries, are responsible for extensive environmental damage and economic costs. Although legislation restricts the introduction of ... more |
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Sidekick autonomy software guides YFQ-42A test mission for CCA program
Infleqtion lists shares on NYSE as neutral atom quantum firm
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 War-related climate change would reduce substantially reduce crop yields Though worries about "nuclear winter" have faded since the end of the Cold War, existing stockpiles of nuclear weapons still hold the potential for devastating global impacts. Researchers at the Uni ... more | .. |
 New study demonstrates the role of urban greenery in CO2 exchange In what might be the first study to report continuous measurements of net CO2 exchange of urban vegetation and soils over a full year or more, scientists from UC Santa Barbara and the University of ... more | .. |
 Want bigger plants? Get to the root of the matter Plant scientists have imaged and analyzed, for the first time, how a potted plant's roots are arranged in the soil as the plant develops. In this study, to be presented at the Society for Experiment ... more | .. |
 Scientists urge new approaches to plant research You'd be amazed at how much you can learn from a plant. In a paper published this week in the journal Science, a Michigan State University professor and a colleague discuss why if humans are to surv ... more |
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 S. Korean farmers rally against China trade talks Thousands of South Korean farmers and fishermen rallied Tuesday against a proposed free trade deal with China as the two countries started a second round of talks. ... more | .. |
 Top chefs take on Bordeaux wine country When it comes to food and wine pairing, most chefs start with the food. But in Bordeaux, the wine comes first, offering a new challenge to the Michelin-starred chefs flocking to the French region. ... more | .. |
 India's monsoon seen picking up after slow start India's crucial monsoon rains should pick up in July after a slow start over vast swathes of the country, which has threatened crops from rice to sugar, forecasters said. ... more | .. |
 Study helps African communities resolve conflicts A new report released by Namati and the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) details an effective and cost-efficient process to help rural communities work together to protect their lan ... more |
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DAMPE space telescope finds universal spectral feature that narrows field on cosmic ray origins
ThinKom Develops Self-Funded Mobile HPM Weapon to Counter Drone Swarms
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 Adoption of advanced techniques could propel crop improvement Scientists could take greater strides toward crop improvement if there were wider adoption of advanced techniques used to understand the mechanisms that allow plants to adapt to their environments, ... more | .. |
S.Africa gripped by 'fear of missing out' epidemic: study Two-thirds of South African teens and adults suffer from a "fear of missing out" on more interesting activities than what they're doing, a study by a pharmaceutical firm showed on Monday. ... more | .. |
  Caltech scientists find new primitive mineral in meteorite In 1969, an exploding fireball tore through the sky over Mexico, scattering thousands of pieces of meteorite across the state of Chihuahua. More than 40 years later, the Allende meteorite is still s ... more | .. |
 France slaps ban on Swiss pesticide as bee threat The French government on Friday slapped an immediate ban a pesticide made by Swiss giant Syngenta used in rapeseed cultivation that has been found to shorten bees' lifespan. ... more |
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 Agricultural Land Grabs Still Remain Above Pre-2005 Level An estimated 70.2 million hectares of agricultural land worldwide have been sold or leased to foreign private and public investors since 2000, according to new research conducted by the Worldwatch I ... more | .. |
 Study provides first evidence of coevolution between invasive, native species Invasive species such as kudzu, privet and garlic mustard can devastate ecosystems, and, until now, scientists had little reason to believe that native plants could mount a successful defense. A new ... more | .. |
 Taiwan tea a matter of passion and profit For decades, Lin Tsai-pan has tended his tea fields in the misty green hills of central Taiwan with a devotion bordering on obsession. It is not just a job. It is a passion and a question of honour. ... more | .. |
 Most new pesticides have roots in natural substances Scientists who search for new pesticides for use in humanity's battle of the bugs and other threats to the food supply have been learning lessons from Mother Nature, according to a new analysis. ... more |
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