ENG 1020: English Composition (Providence Campus-Harborside): Controversial & Current Issues

Provides news from variety of sources and links to media organizations throughout the world.

Features a list of topic ideas. Information categorized in such areas as viewpoints, overviews, articles, statistics, primary documents such as government publications, and relevant websites.

Over 15,000 streaming videos 24/7. Many areas of interest including business & economics, careers & job searching, computers & technology, criminal justice, culinary arts & nutrition, digital media, education, engineering, English, fashion/textiles & merchandising, food prep & safety, food science & service, guidance & counseling, health, science & social sciences. Watch Archival Films & Newsreels for important events and interviews with influential people in American culture & history.

This non-profit provides medical and health research and policy advice. Its "Food and Nutrition" section features info on food safety, dietary supplements, and childhood obesity.

This organization provides research for creating sustainable food policies around the world.

This nonprofit seeks to improve "government policy, corporate practices, and consumer choices" by providing scientific research in a variety of areas, including "Food & Agriculture".

This foundation's programming focuses on ways to improve the lives of children. Its "Food and Community" section, in the "Healthy Kids" area, addresses policies relating to healthy food access, school food systems, and physical activity. Find more info under the "Knowledge Center" tab.

This United Nations site provides background info and statistics on a variety of global health issues. Search for "food" in the "Health Topics" section.

Click on "Explore the Global Think Tank" for info and analysis of issues affecting global security and prosperity.

Provides videos of speeches, discussions, and interviews from professionals in a full range of areas, including business, education, health, and food. Notable culinary experts include Eric Schlosser, Alice Waters, and Marion Nestle.

View interesting discussions and lectures from a wide-range of experts.

Website of the PBS documentary show FRONTLINE in which each episode focuses on a single current issue. Offers videos of shows, additional discussion, and links to other resources.

This PBS tv show presents docmentary segments on a variety of current issues. Watch videos, read opinions from experts with opposing views, and link to related websites.

Find over 500 free documentaries and other movies.

Amazing talks in a full variety of topic areas.

This website of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) offers great info, including overviews and statistics.

View hundreds of videos from different PBS shows, covering a variety of issues.