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Speed breeding technique inspired by NASA grows three times the wheat — with less land

Scientists inspired by NASA have found a way to grow wheat at incredible speeds using intense lighting regimes....

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The world’s mightiest river is dying

The Nile River, the longest in the world at 4,258 miles (6,853km), is shrinking in the face of several harsh environmental...

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Earth’s population just hit 7.5 billion people

Over 7.5 billion people now reside on planet Earth, according to the World Population Clock. But with more people...

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NASA releases startling new images showing 30 years of change on Earth

We hear plenty of news about melting glaciers, droughts and massive industrial projects that are dramatically changing...

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How Bermuda’s iconic white roofs overcome island’s chronic freshwater shortage

Life in Bermuda may seem exotic and glamorous to outsiders, but the Caribbean Community member faces significant...

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We’ve already used up a year’s worth of the Earth’s resources in just 8 months

We all know about Earth Day and Arbor Day, with their focus on renewable resources and an appreciation for our...

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Cellular Re-Generator Skyscraper grows like a living organism

The project addresses the issues of over-population and unsustainable construction techniques used across the globe....

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Stockholm’s Insect City and Buzz Building take cricket cultivation to a whole new level

The Buzz Building Plan consists of nine round buildings in the Stockholm area, each with 10,350 m² of farmable...

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UN Report Finds the Number of Megacities Has Tripled Since 1990

A United Nations report has found that the number of megacities in the world has increased almost three-fold in...

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INFOGRAPHIC: Will the Future of Farming Depend on Robots?!

The world's population is increasing by leaps and bounds, and it's estimated that by the year 2050, farms will...

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Study predicts impending collapse of industrial civilization

For years, scientists and social activists have warned that income inequality, resource depletion, and unchecked...

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Can Yak and Reindeer Milk Nourish a Growing World?

Photo via Shutterstock With the world's population projected to hit 9.6 billion by 2050, the United Nations'...

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Hans Rosling Uses LEGO Bricks to Explain Climate Change and Population Growth

We’ve seen LEGO bricks used to build tons of unexpected creations - from wheelchairs to chandeliers. But everyone's...

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Global Warming Might Lead to a Goat Population Explosion

Photo via Shutterstock We all know global warming has a huge number of devastating effects on the planet - from...

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The Simple Living Amish Are the Fastest Growing Community In the US

The Amish are best known for their simple living, their plain dress and their reluctance to adopt many of the technological...

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Writhing Tower Boasts a Garden and Trees for Each Condo in Peru

When designing a new residential tower for a swanky neighborhood in Lima, LYCS Architecture focused on ensuring...

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