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.
Japan has an excess sushi problem. These food waste activists put it in numbers
Japan’s ubiquitous convenience stores throw out huge amounts of edible food. In Tokyo, Rachel Nuwer meets the campaigners trying to change that.
The UN says more aquatic animals were farmed than fished in 2022. That’s the first time in history
The total global volume of fish, shrimp, clams and other aquatic animals that are harvested by farming has topped the amount fished in the wild from the world’s waters for the first time ever, the United Nations reported Friday.
Bats are in trouble. That’s not good for anyone who likes mezcal, rice or avocado
If you’ve ever enjoyed coffee, tomatoes, corn, bananas, mangoes, walnuts, chocolate, tequila or mezcal, you may just owe bats a thank-you.
Reinventing the eel: first lab-grown eel meat revealed
Wild freshwater eels are at risk of extinction due to overfishing but their meat can now be cultivated from cells
Europe’s olive oil supply running out after drought – and the odd hailstorm
Heatwaves around Mediterranean have damaged harvests and forced producers to import from South America
Farmers in Italy Switch to Mangoes, Other Tropical Fruits in Response to Climate Change
Amid warming temperatures caused by climate change, some farmers in Italy are cutting back on growing traditional crops of the country, instead focusing on producing fruits that are commonly grown in tropical areas.
‘This could be the holy grail to replace palm oil’ – research team
A Scottish research team believe they may have produced the “holy grail” alternative to palm oil.
‘Tax beef’ – Denmark finds ways to tackle climate change
Applying taxes to beef products could be one way to reduce CO2 emissions, says the Danish Government
Cultured Meat Brand Aims To Spare 27 Million Animals After Raising Nearly $100M
A Dutch cultivated meat brand has raised $35 million in a funding round, bringing its total amount raised to $95 million.
Heat Waves in Europe Threaten Olive Harvest for Second Consecutive Year
Olive harvests are expected to face a second challenging year in a row as heat waves threaten crops across Europe.
Strawberry crops are releasing large amounts of plastics in their production
Researchers found over 200,000 plastic particles per hectare.
Cultivated meat: Lab-grown meat without killing animals
For thousands of years, humans have slaughtered animals for meat. But Dr. Uma Valeti dreamt of a different way: eating chicken without having to kill a chicken. He figured out how to “grow” meat directly from animal cells.
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.