But criticisms must be addressed—the compromises with the status quo, the low prestige, and the toil associated with an agrarian life, as well as the global flight from the land.
Environment
EV Dismay: Is the Bloom Off the Rose for Electric Vehicles?
I’ve been hearing a lot of negative things about electric vehicles lately. Is the bloom off the rose?
I’ve been hearing a lot of negative things about electric vehicles lately. Is the bloom off the rose?
Direct Funding of Indigenous Peoples Can Protect Global Rainforests & the Climate (Commentary)
Indigenous leaders attended the World Economic Forum’s 2024 Annual Meeting in Davos last week.
Indigenous leaders attended the World Economic Forum’s 2024 Annual Meeting in Davos last week.
Indigenous Effort in Bangladesh Helps Reverse Endangered Fish’s Slide to Extinction
Unchecked logging and quarrying of rocks from streambeds in Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts led to springs drying up and populations of putitor mahseer fish, an endangered species, disappearing.
Unchecked logging and quarrying of rocks from streambeds in Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts led to springs drying up and populations of putitor mahseer fish, an endangered species, disappearing.
Hot? Hungry? Step Inside These Food Forests.
In cities like Tucson, Arizona, neighbors are planting trees to provide shade — and food.
In cities like Tucson, Arizona, neighbors are planting trees to provide shade — and food.
Here’s Another, Often Overlooked Reason Why Nuclear Energy Is a Bad Thing
Once commissioned, a nuclear power plant cannot be shut down without incurring enormous costs.
Once commissioned, a nuclear power plant cannot be shut down without incurring enormous costs.
Earth Isn’t the Only Planet With Seasons, but They Can Look Wildly Different on Other Worlds
Spring, summer, fall and winter – the seasons on Earth change every few months, around the same time every year.
Spring, summer, fall and winter – the seasons on Earth change every few months, around the same time every year.
All-Natural Pest Control: Does It Work?
Dear EarthTalk: What are some all-natural ways to control insects and rodents?
What are some all-natural ways to control insects and rodents?
What One Researcher Learned Studying Grizzlies for 40 Years
Wildlife ecologist Bruce McLellan lived in the remote Flathead Valley in Canada and followed some bears for upwards of 30 years.
Wildlife ecologist Bruce McLellan lived in the remote Flathead Valley in Canada and followed some bears for upwards of 30 years.
The Media Cannot Be Complacent as the World Burns
Climate silence continues to reign across the bulk of the US news media.
Climate silence continues to reign across the bulk of the US news media
‘It’s Not the End of the World’ Book Assumptions & Omissions Spark Debate
The multiple crises the planet faces have solutions, says data scientist and head of research at Our World in Data, Hannah Ritchie.
The multiple crises the planet faces have solutions, says data scientist and head of research at Our World in Data, Hannah Ritchie.
Can Flowers, Planted To Attract Pollinators, Benefit Neighbouring Crops?
UBCO researchers investigate whether farmers should just let it bee
UBCO researchers investigate whether farmers should just let it bee
Health Sector Leadership on Climate and Health: Reflections on COP28 and Climate and Health
The Declaration on Climate and Health issued at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in December failed an important test: it did not take a population health approach and call for the prevention.
The Declaration on Climate and Health issued at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in December failed an important test: it did not take a population health approach and call for the prevention.
New AI Model Helps Detect and Identify Microplastics in Wastewater
A new model developed by researchers at the University of Waterloo in Canada uses advanced spectroscopy and artificial intelligence to identify the presence of microplastics in wastewater.
A new model developed by researchers at the University of Waterloo in Canada uses advanced spectroscopy and artificial intelligence to identify the presence of microplastics in wastewater.
Human ‘Behavioural Crisis’ at Root of Climate Breakdown, Say Scientists
Most climate “solutions” proposed so far only tackle symptoms rather than the root cause of the crisis.
Most climate “solutions” proposed so far only tackle symptoms rather than the root cause of the crisis.
As Summers Grow Ever Hotter, OSHA Appears Ready to Protect Workers
Many in the construction and agriculture industries are opposed, but new research shows it would help them, too.
Many in the construction and agriculture industries are opposed, but new research shows it would help them, too.