Human waste might be contaminating Michigan vegetables
In some of today’s yuckier news, Michigan consumers have been alerted that their vegetables might be contaminated...
New genetically modified purple tomato may stock shelves
While many people are suspicious of genetically modified foods, a new tomato just approved by the USDA has some...
Scientists are using gene-editing to repopulate chestnuts
Researchers at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) have found...
Could recycling urine as fertilizer help the environment?
Should we be flushing perfectly good fertilizer down the toilet? Some eco-minded folks are proposing a circular...
Thousands of dead cattle dumped in Kansas landfill
Top U.S. cattle feeders sent 1000 pounds of cattle carcasses to landfills following massive deaths caused by the...
Newly identified giant waterlily species wows plant lovers
Its leaves can grow ten feet across and support the weight of a man, it has an enormous pink flower and comes from...
Illinois encourages carp consumption to save native species
The state of Illinois has started a campaign to encourage more people to eat the invasive carp fish. This project...
Europeans eat jellyfish as Mediterranean population spikes
Scientists are partnering with chefs around the world to encourage people to eat jellyfish. This follows an unprecedented explosion...
Commercial fishing waste causes growing concern
With 820 million people globally going hungry, the scandal of fish waste is especially shocking. According to the...
Shark deterrent device improves fishing safety
Fishing is a popular pastime, serving up a combination of required patience along with the rewarding adrenaline...
Mysterious tree thieves uproot unique specimen in Australia
Jeff Knispel finished planting 205 citrus trees on Tuesday, November 2. That Saturday, he noticed his...
Global warming is threatening the iconic Georgia peach
Researchers are in a race against time to salvage Georgia peaches as global warming worsens. The fragile fruits...
Coffee prices spike, thanks to climate change
If melting polar ice caps and a deforested Amazon seem too far away to be real, many consumers may soon get an...
20 livestock firms emit more greenhouse gas than Britain, France or Germany
What produces 14.5% of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide? The animal agriculture sector. According to a new report...
New bill regulating carbon offset market could attract farmers
Some farmers are turning to carbon capture to make cash outside of traditional farming practices. A new Senate...
