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.
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
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.
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
The most damaging farm products? Organic, pasture-fed beef and lamb
What are the world’s most damaging farm products? You might be amazed by the answer: organic, pasture-fed beef and lamb.
One-third of the food we eat is at risk because the climate crisis is endangering butterflies and bees
International scientists recently announced the monarch butterfly is perilously close to extinction.
Backyard hens’ eggs contain 40 times more lead on average than shop eggs
Newly published research found backyard hens’ eggs contain, on average, more than 40 times the lead levels of commercially produced eggs.
Global Forest Area Declined by 60% Since 1960
A new study has found an alarming loss in forest areas globally.
Forget olive oil. This new cooking oil is made using fermentation and requires 99% less water to produce
Conventional vegetable oils lead to devastating deforestation. Zero Acre’s first cooking oil is made by fermentation instead.
Industrial soy drives deforestation spike in southeastern Brazil, satellite images show
Deforestation is rising in the southeastern state of Mato Grosso, due in large part to industrial soy production
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.