Germany to ban controversial weed-killer glyphosate by 2023
Reaching for the weed-killer glyphosate in Germany won’t be an option much longer. A primary component of Roundup,...
Smart fertilizers help farmers and fight climate change
Synthetic fertilizers aren’t great for natural ecosystems, but they do help farmers produce the crop yields needed...
Leaked footage shows brutal animal abuse at Fair Oaks dairy farm
One of the largest dairy farms in the U.S. is under fire as leaked footage shows graphic animal abuse by farm workers...
California bans pesticide linked to brain damage in children
In a move that is both a victory for environmental justice and a snub to the current president, the California...
EPA backs the use of toxic herbicide chemical glyphosate
The toxic chemical glyphosate, a common herbicide, has been found to be a threat to public health and a recognized...
No more neglect: Mongolia says rangelands are a global priority
When most people think of conservation, they often picture the large, hallmark mammals (think pandas) or key ecosystems...
This is how climate change will impact wine
Look at a wine label or chat with a wine connoisseur, and you will find that wine has always been intimately connected...
New research shows an organic diet shrinks pesticide exposure
The bad news isn’t news to many — eating a conventional diet leads to pesticide buildup. But a new study published...
This high-tech LED lighting could grow veggies in space
Move over, freeze-dried foods and Tang. The astronauts of tomorrow may be growing veggies in their spacecraft or...
Permaculture feeds and empowers refugees in Uganda
Refugees arrive at Palabek refugee camp in Northern Uganda with the clothes on their back and what little they...
60% of wild coffee species are now threatened with extinction
When people think of threatened and endangered species, charismatic animals like tigers and giant pandas are usually...
Billions of pounds of pumpkin will go to the landfill after Halloween
Over the past few weeks, millions of people have bought nutritious, tasty treats that they won’t eat, and after...
Meat consumption must drop by 90% to avert a climate crisis
While the meat industry's negative impacts on the environment have proved troublesome for some time, an assembly...
Everything you need to know about online farmers markets
Online farmers markets are becoming increasingly popular with the rise in demand for locally sourced produce. With...
A greenhouse is transformed into an experimental living space in Taiwan
Taipei-based design practice BIAS Architects recently completed “Greenhouse as a Home,” an experimental installation...
Mars candy company plans to fix the "broken" cocoa supply chain
Some big changes are ahead for Mars Wrigley Confectionery. The company, which produces some of the most popular...
The ugly truth about the imperfect food movement
The imperfect food movement continues to rise in popularity as companies, like Imperfect Produce in Silicon Valley,...
Eco-friendly AgriNesture buildings promote agriculture and job growth in Vietnam
Although the majority of Vietnam’s population relies on agriculture, rapid industrialization and a skyrocketing...
Bees addicted to pesticides much like smokers to nicotine, scientists say
Bees have developed a likening to pesticide-containing plants, according to a recent study. The affinity exhibited...
Recent figures reveal Spain's human population is now outnumbered by pigs
Environmentalists are alarmed by recent data that reveals Spain's pig population now outnumbers its human one by...
Canada moves to ban bee-killing pesticides
Environmentalists scored a victory in Canada on Wednesday, securing restrictions on two pesticides that have been...
Court orders Monsanto to pay $289 million in cancer trial
Agrochemical company Monsanto has been ordered to pay $289 million to school groundskeeper Dewayne Johnson, who...
Deadly heatwaves may make parts of China uninhabitable by the end of the century
It is no surprise that the world's most populous country, China, is also the largest polluter on Earth. However,...
Colombia to produce free chocolate — deforestation-free, that is...
You'll soon be able to enjoy your chocolate guilt-free. Colombia has become the first Latin American country and...
Krill fishers partner with Greenpeace to protect Antarctic wildlife
An unlikely alliance has formed between krill fishing companies and environmental protection groups over a common...
Red List expands to 26,000 endangered species
Japanese earthworms, the Mauritian flying fox and the Bankoualé Palm are joining over 26,000 species categorized...
Eating seaweed could reduce cows' methane production
Researchers at the University of California, Davis have found a surprising food source that could help reduce cows'...
This tiny home lets visitors experience life as homesteaders
Homesteading is a full-time job, but for those who'd like to just try it briefly, you can rent out a beautiful...
Dairy farmers' excess milk gets a second life feeding the hungry
Automation may have caused a significant surplus of dairy products and a corresponding price drop, but one non-profit...
The LEED Gold-seeking Edible Academy teaches urban farming in NYC
New York-based architecture firm Cooper Robertson and Mathews Nielsen Landscape Architects (MNLA) recently completed...