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.
Why We Are Fighting to Save the Pollinators From Neonics
We all eat, and we all rely on honeybees and other pollinators to create and sustain our food supply. This is a battle humanity cannot afford to lose.
Algae is a low-carbon source of protein but the EU is lagging in production
Aquaculture is seen as key to mitigating the challenges faced by the traditional fishing sector.
Australia’s First Genetically Modified Fruit Sent for Government Approval
There’s a new banana in town, and it’s been genetically modified (GM)
Stressed plants make ultrasonic clicking noises
Detecting the sounds could offer a new way to monitor water stress in crops
Dished up by 3D printers, a new kind of fish to fry
The 3D-printed fish has the flakiness of traditional fish and when fried and seasoned it is hard to tell the difference
Fungal attacks threaten global food supply, say experts
Climate crisis is exacerbating damage caused by crop-destroying fungi, risking ‘global health catastrophe’
Climate change: How it’s endangering Australian wine
While grapevines are described as “one of the most valuable weeds in the world”, capable of growing almost anywhere, the fruit itself is vulnerable to its environment.
Deadly Dust Storm in Illinois Blamed on Shortsighted Industrial Farming Methods
Agricultural policy experts on Tuesday said the deadly dust storm that led to “zero visibility” for highway drivers this week in Illinois should be a “wake-up call” for lawmakers as advocates fight against industrial farming practices.
Stinky seaweed blooms: Turning an ecological risk into an opportunity
As Atlantic beaches brace for their annual onslaught of a potent-smelling seaweed, scientists on a project led by the University of Southampton are sharing their research into how communities affected can make use of this putrid problem—by turning it into a compost.
Why Earth’s giant kelp forests are worth $500 billion a year
Analysis estimates that kelp forests are at least three times more valuable for food and the planet than previously thought.
Another Cell-Based Meat Has Been Certified As Safe To Eat By The FDA
UPSIDE Foods and GOOD Meat are closer to selling their cell-based meat products in the US
Cows in UK Could Be Given ‘Methane Blockers’ to Cut Climate Emissions
Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas that is released into the atmosphere in various ways, including during the production and transportation of fossil fuels, the burning of biomass, the decay of organic matter in landfills and… when cows burp.
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.