sustainability
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How Food Empowerment Can Replace America’s Dependence on Food Aid
In the United States, food insecurity is still a fact of life for millions every day. Food banks, pantries, and charity drives put up a fight working nonstop, but the need is always there. The programs give only temporary assistance,… Continue reading
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What Data Can and Can’t Tell Policymakers
Policymakers are often told only the partial story when it comes to health equity, since the numbers are just one of the sources of evidence. To some extent, they rely on data-driven health equity policy to define disparities; however, the… Continue reading
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Hospital Food Waste and Its Impact on Public Health
Every single day hospitals in the U.S. waste tons of food that have not been eaten or even touched. They clear the trays, throw away the leftovers from the catering, and throw the meals that are packed in plastic and… Continue reading
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Comparing Green Space and Air Pollution Policy
The health of the city requires something more than hospitals or clinics. It is formed by the breath of the people and the places in which people live. Two approaches, increasing urban green space and mandating air pollution regulations, go… Continue reading
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