Arctic tundra now emits planet-warming pollution, federal report finds
Arctic tundra, which has stored carbon for thousands of years, has now become a source of planet-warming pollution.
On New Zealand farm, scientists reduce cow burps to save the world
More than a dozen calves wait at a research farm in New Zealand to be fed Kowbucha, a punnily named probiotic that studies show reduces burps — or methane emissions.
Algae Farms Could Help Increase Global Food Production by 50% by 2050
Microalgae — single-celled photosynthetic microorganisms that live in both seawater and freshwater — could be the food of the future.
California wells run dry as drought depletes groundwater
More than 1,200 wells have run dry this year statewide, a nearly 50% increase over the same period last year.
Could offshore wind sites host edible seaweed farms? The Swedes think so
Renewable energy developer OX2 has signed letters of intent with Nordic SeaFarm and KOBB to explore the possibility of seaweed farming.
Leading the whey: the synthetic milk startups shaking up the dairy industry
Lab-grown dairy products, touted as the environmentally friendly option, have the potential to become major disruptors
EU slammed over failure to protect marine life from ‘destructive’ fishing
Strict no-take policies urged by scientists, who note there is less protection in 59% of marine protected areas than outside MPAs
Worst drought ‘in living memory’ threatens the world’s olive oil supply
By early August, sweltering heat and a lack of rainfall had pushed almost two-thirds of land in the European Union into drought conditions.
Dark matter and lithium water: 15 big issues poised to affect oceans and coastlines
Global experts consider the impact of emerging trends on marine and coastal biodiversity
Influential seafood guide recommends against consuming lobster over danger to whales
An international seafood rating program has red-listed the American lobster because it poses a threat to the survival of endangered North Atlantic right whales.
Germany’s pioneer ‘edible city’ on the Rhine
Andernach’s city center has fruit and vegetable gardens that anyone can harvest for free.
New aquaculture technology can help ease the global food crisis with ‘enriched seaweed’
Seaweed can be regarded as a natural superfood, more abundant in the necessary components of the human diet than other food sources
The rise of vertical farms: could indoor plant factories be the norm in 10 years?
The UK is leading the way in vertical farming, a more sustainable way to grow herbs, salads and soft fruits year-round
Bumblebee population increases 116 times over in ‘remarkable’ Scotland rewilding project
‘The sound of traffic and a uniform sea of barley have been replaced by the most beautiful meadows, full of wildflowers, young saplings and the buzz of bees’
Barbados Completes World’s First ‘Debt-for-Climate’ Swap
Barbados has secured the world’s first “debt-for-climate” swap to finance crucial water and sewage projects that will help the island cope with the destructive impacts of climate change.
Killer whales have found new homes in the Arctic Ocean, potentially reshaping marine ecology
The vast ice sheets that historically kept killer whales out of the Arctic Ocean are melting as the region rapidly warms.
Pollution in Delhi hits record high, cloaking city in smog
India’s capital, Delhi, imposes emergency measures including closing schools and offices and barring heavy vehicles.
Denmark will plant 1 billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest
Danish lawmakers on Monday agreed on a deal to plant one billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest and natural habitats over the next two decades in an effort to reduce fertilizer usage.