A Framework for Assessing Effects of the Food System

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Launching a National Conversation on Disaster Resilience in America: Workshop…

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A Framework for Assessing Effects of the Food System

Food is a topic that has become central to practically all aspects of modern life. Its centrality raises questions as to what constitutes a healthy diet, how is food produced, and what kind of food produc- tion is best for the environment. Will there be sufficient food in response to rising world population? Are there segments of the U.S. population that are food insecure? Are food animals rais…

Launching a National Conversation on Disaster Resilience in America

esilience is a word often used to describe people, cities, or nations who demonstrate strength and coping skills to recover from adverse conditions. With the increasing frequency of natural and human-induced disasters and the increasing magnitude of their consequences, it is clear that governments and communities need to become more resilient. The National Research Council brought together a c…