WHO Backs Sugar Tax

WHO is now supporting countries that implement taxes on soda, and has stopped selling sugary drinks in its headquarters.

The organization is really showing the way (especially as many health-advocacy groups have backed down after receiving donations from Big Soda). Hopefully more will follow:

• BBC News: Tax on Sugary Drinks Backed by World Health Organisation
• Devex: WHO says no to sugary drinks at headquarters

Earlier

Big Soda Give Millions to Public Health, Then Lobby Against It

NYT: How the Sugar Industry Shifted Blame to Fat

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