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The article reports on the association between psychological stress and the progression of cancer. According to Steven Cole, a cancer biologist at the University of California-Los Angeles School of Medicine, there is no good evidence that stress causes cancer but the proof for the disease progression is stronger. On the other hand, the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and the sympathetic nervous system were the system of the body which were found to be involve in stress.

The author reflects on the climate smart agriculture projects in California is presented. She states that California has started experiencing some of the anticipated impacts of climate change including its fourth year of drought. She also explains that California is the nation's leading agricultural state and California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is to promote and protect agriculture is facing a lot of problem in fulfilling its duty due to climate condition and changes.

The authors reflect on the wine industry in California. They state that wine and wine grapes are among the signature products of the state. They cite that the state, which produces 90% of the wine supply in the U.S., generates revenues of $19 billion a year for wine grapes and wine alone. They contend that sustainability is about meeting the needs of the present without undermining the livelihood and needs of future generations.