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US government bodies inadequate in tracking antibiotic resistance: report
A government agency analysed information gathered by other departments and found limited data
US loses more than 10 million trees to California drought
Trees that have been left dead by the drought may lead to forest fires
Trees saving 850 human lives a year in US
In monetary terms, the health benefits caused due to removal of air pollution by trees in the US is $ 6.8 billion a year, says a study
US non-profits introduce new industry standard for antibiotic use in poultry
The standard developed by these organisations and certified by the US Department of Agriculture advocates minimal antibiotic use in chickens
US proposes healthy menu for school canteens to curb childhood obesity
Fried chips, snack cakes, nachos and mozzarella sticks among prohibited food items
Fuming over food
The US food industry tries hard to dilute dietary guidelines. A story that repeats itself across the world
Rogue GM crops wreak havoc
Monsanto’s unauthorised GM wheat in the US has spooked the world, but contamination is widespread