We need to talk about the environmental impact of marijuana
Happy 420, everyone! Today is April 20, often known as the unofficial holiday when many people celebrate and enjoy...
California farmers find ways to work with less water
Water scarcity due to persistent droughts in California's Central Valley is forcing scientists and farmers to find...
Daan Roosegaarde’s GROW is a colorful LED dreamscape
After more than two years of research and development, Daan Roosegaarde and his team of designers and experts have...
Topsoil is disappearing from Midwest farms
Almost one-third of crop-growing land in the upper Midwest is now devoid of its most fertile topsoil, says a controversial...
From raising cows to growing veggies: ranchers go vegan
Richard and Cindy Traylor are part of a growing number of ranchers who have made the surprising switch to plant-based...
Construction of Europe’s largest vertical farm is underway
The first phase of construction on the new Nordic Harvest vertical farm has been completed after just 6 months...
Is high-yield vertical farming the future of agriculture?
When people think of agriculture, they often picture rows of crops on flat lands stretching out to the horizon....
Will gene editing and cloning create super cows that resist global warming?
Livestock emit about 14.5% of all greenhouse gases, and now their gassy ways are coming back to haunt them. Dairy...
How global food production impacts the Paris Agreement
While transportation gets a lot of attention when we discuss carbon emissions, the food sector is also a major...
Palau is pioneering a new model of sustainable tourism
In partnership with Sustainable Travel International and Slow Food, the Palau Bureau of Tourism has launched a...
Bond Pet Foods develops slaughter-free chicken for sustainable pet food
It’s an ethical conundrum vegetarian pet owners frequently face — isn’t it hypocritical to eschew meat consumption...
Thousands of farm workers face extreme conditions in California
Have you ever thought about the cost of the sweet, fresh fruits you purchase from the store? While produce seems...
Mysterious seeds from China arriving in mail across America
Agricultural officials from several states have expressed alarm over unsolicited packages of seeds delivered to...
Coconut oil production is a danger to vulnerable species
Coconut oil has been in the spotlight for a while now as a superstar for personal care and healthier eating. It...
Water irrigation reservoir and spa in Nepal will harness the power of fog
This unique reservoir and spa design by Margot Krasojević Architecture for the Ilam District of Eastern Nepal...
