Tag: plastic bags

Science and Technology Links

Oct 5, 2013

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mwkruse

in Demography, Environment, Health and Medicine, Links – Science and Technology, Public Policy, Technology, Technology (Biotech & Health), Technology (Digital, Telecom, & Internet), Technology (Energy), Technology (Food & Water), Technology (Manufacturing & Construction))

1. Why We Should Look Forward To Living To 120 And Beyond … Consider these facts: More than $1 trillion has been spent on biomedical research over the past 20 years. These investments should soon start yielding longevity dividends. The number of scientists working on extending the life span worldwide has increased exponentially as computer…
From the Law of Unintended Consequences File: Grocery Bag Bans

Jan 7, 2013

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mwkruse

in Environment, Health and Medicine, Public Policy

Social Science Research Network: Grocery Bag Bans and Foodborne Illness Jonathan Klick – University of Pennsylvania Law School; Erasmus School of Law; PERC – Property and Environment Research Center Joshua D. Wright – George Mason University School of Law November 2, 2012 Abstract: Recently, many jurisdictions have implemented bans or imposed taxes upon plastic grocery…