soda
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Critical List: Obama EPA goes easier on oil producers than Bush EPA; NYC could ban large sodas
The Bush EPA was tougher on oil and gas producers than the Obama EPA — enforcement actions are at their lowest level in years. New York City could ban the sale of large sodas. Properties close to national wildlife refuges have greater value.
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Is the ‘obesity lobby’ winning?
A closer look at how lobbying from the processed food industry is reshaping kids' health -- literally.
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Mountain Dew can dissolve a mouse, says Pepsi
An Illinois man is suing Pepsi Co. because, he says, he found a mouse in his can of Mountain Dew. But Pepsi says the guy is pulling a Strange Brew, and here's how they know: If there really were a mouse in a Mountain Dew can, it would have dissolved into "a jelly-like substance" before the guy could find it. Seriously, this is their defense.
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Confessions of a former Coke addict
Coked out.Photo: Lazurite Yes, I’ve battled a Coke “addiction” more than once. Just when I think I have it beat, it worms its way back into my life. No, this Coke isn’t that white, powdery stuff; it comes in a can, and my drug of choice is Cherry Coke Zero. Do you ever wonder why […]
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Sugary beverage companies are increasing advertising to kids
Despite promises to ease up on advertising to kids, the sugary beverage industry has been increasing marketing to children. If you’re keeping score at home, this is the opposite. They accomplished this feat with a diabolical genius: While pledging to keep their brands out of "television, radio, and print," brands like Coca-Cola have reached out […]
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No girls allowed: Dr. Pepper's latest is dudes-only
Dr. Pepper is marketing its new diet soda strictly to men. You can have this one, dudes.
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Surprise! Americans are drinking A LOT of soda
On average, Americans now get nearly 10 percent of their calories from soda and other sugary beverages.
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You shouldn’t be able to buy soda with food stamps
The USDA has rejected New York City's proposal to block the use of food stamps to buy soda. Anti-hunger advocates joined the soft-drink industry in rejoicing, but they've got it all wrong.
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Is it enough to tax junk food and subsidize good food?
The New York Times' Mark Bittman is right that we need to tax junk food and make healthy food more affordable. But we also need to quash junk-food advertising.