Tag: Policy
Countering killer heat in cities
Extreme heat is the leading natural disaster-related killer in the United States. Especially acute in urban areas, it is expected to worsen as climate change intensifies. A Nebraska researcher is working to better understand the phenomenon and find ways for policymakers and citizens to counter it. Salvador Lindquist, assistant professor of landscape architecture, leads a […]
Fighting obesity can benefit both consumers, companies
Government regulations equal lower profits – or so says conventional wisdom. A Nebraska study flips that script, demonstrating that when it comes to fighting obesity, companies can prosper as people choose healthier foods. Those findings hold whether it’s organic tortellini or fast-food fries made without trans fat. The study suggests food companies would benefit from […]
