Researchers pioneer alternate use for sugarcane waste

Friday, November 25, 2016 - 06:31 in Mathematics & Economics

From Britain to Mexico, countries are considering sugar taxes to reduce consumption and curb the global obesity epidemic. In 2014, about 600 million people, roughly double the population of the United States, were obese. Addressing the problem earlier this year, the World Health Organization pointed the finger at high sugar consumption, in particular through sugar-sweetened beverages.

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