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Bloomberg’s New York sugary drink ban blocked in court

Global Politics

New York City’s ban on the sale of sugary drinks was struck down in court earlier this week, one day before the ban was supposed to take effect. And while some critics cheered, other critics say the ban wasn’t broad enough to cover the range of potentially harmful sugary drinks.

Canadian maple syrup heist continues to cause controversy

Business, Economics and Jobs

When it comes to honey, in many stores you’re not getting what you think

Environment

A Perfect Climate is Key to Yemen’s Sough-After Honey

Environment

Quebec Police Hunt For Maple Syrup Thieves

Conflict & Justice

Bee Honest

A melissopalynologist cracks the case of missing pollen in honey.

The Living on Earth Almanac

This week, facts about…artificial sweeteners. Thirty years ago cylclamate was banned, and the safety of other sweeteners is still debated.

The World

Maple Syrup Sound Portrait

Producer Kim Motylewski visits a sugar shack in Natick, Massachusetts and comes back with the sweet sounds that flow from the art of making maple syrup.

The World

A Harsh Season’s Sweet Rewards: Vermont Maple Syrup

The sap is flowing in the maple trees of the northern forests, and this year that is not something to be taken for granted. The unusually harsh ice storm that ripped through northern New England and Eastern Canada in January damaged many maples putting many sap farmers out of business, at least for this season. […]

The World

Sweet Sign of Spring: Maple Syrup Starts Its Run

Commentator Susan Carol Hauser on the spring harvest of sap from the maple trees in northern Minnesota where she lives.