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Michael Pollan Says Health Insurance Interests May Be Our Best Chance In Political Food Fight

Michael Pollan Says Health Insurance Interests May Be Our Best Chance In Political Food Fight

With the passing of Obama’s Patient Protection Act and Affordable Care Act, insurance and government agencies can no longer neglect individuals with preventable, diet-related chronic diseases.

 
Darya Pino

Post on Sep 16, 2011 by from

Carlo Petrini, Slow Food Founder, Kicks Off New UCB Food Politics Class

Carlo Petrini, Slow Food Founder, Kicks Off New UCB Food Politics Class

Carlo Petrini's work has spawned an international movement aimed at overhauling global food systems that he says are unhealthy and way out of balance.

 
Andrea Kissack

Post on Sep 01, 2011 by from

Science Event Pick: Gobble, Gobble– Science for Foodies

Science Event Pick: Gobble, Gobble– Science for Foodies

Here in the Bay Area, we're known the world around as foodies, especially given the recent popularity of the Slow Food Festival. As we approach the biggest food holiday of the year, it's a great opportunity to think about the science behind all of these scrumptious meals.

 
Kishore Hari

Post on Nov 20, 2008 by

Seed banking: saving both agri- and -culture

Seed banking: saving both agri- and -culture

It's more than the genes that feed us. Some have dubbed it the "doomsday vault"; others, taking a more positive tone, call it a repository of biodiversity. However you look at it, the Global Seed Vault is a fortress. Buried under almost 500 feet of Arctic permafrost, secured against bomb blasts, earthquakes, and potential thieves, [...]

 
Robin Marks

Post on Mar 13, 2008 by