Agriculture is the largest driver of land-use change, causing significant carbon loss and biodiversity loss.
Environment
All Aboard Trump’s Climate Train to Nowhere
The question we need to ask is what will happen when the next major climate disaster hits? Because it will.
The question we need to ask is what will happen when the next major climate disaster hits? Because it will.
Permaculture Promises Peace, Food, Increased Equality in Kenyan County
Boreholes and a shared irrigation scheme enable year-round crops and foster cooperation among different ethnic communities with a history of hostilities.
Boreholes and a shared irrigation scheme enable year-round crops and foster cooperation among different ethnic communities with a history of hostilities.
New Telescope Cuts Through Space Noise in Hunt for Distant Earth-Like Worlds
EU-funded researchers are developing powerful new telescopes to help uncover Earth-like planets around distant stars and advance the search for extraterrestrial life.
EU-funded researchers are developing powerful new telescopes to help uncover Earth-like planets around distant stars and advance the search for extraterrestrial life.
When Does Beaver Reintroduction Make Sense?
Many advocates say that relocating beavers to areas where they once existed brings back “ecosystem engineering” benefits to the landscapes they live in.
Many advocates say that relocating beavers to areas where they once existed brings back “ecosystem engineering” benefits to the landscapes they live in.
Leopards’ Roars Are Actually Hidden Big Cat Fingerprints
A recent study has revealed that leopards can be individually identified by their unique roars, achieving an accuracy rate of 93%.
A recent study has revealed that leopards can be individually identified by their unique roars, achieving an accuracy rate of 93%.
How a California Clean Energy Program Became a Boon for Big Dairies
Central Valley residents say the state’s program for cutting methane emissions incentivizes factory farms and leaves local communities gasping.
Central Valley residents say the state’s program for cutting methane emissions incentivizes factory farms and leaves local communities gasping.
No, the U.S. Doesn’t Need Fossil Fuels to Win ‘An AI Arms Race’ Against China
These industry players and allies push a misleading narrative the Trump administration now parrots.
These industry players and allies push a misleading narrative the Trump administration now parrots.
Cleaning up Chesapeake Bay
Bill Dennison a scientist at UMCES, explained that extreme rainfall washed too many nutrients into the Bay.
Bill Dennison a scientist at UMCES, explained that extreme rainfall washed too many nutrients into the Bay.
Gray Wolves’ Return to California Tests Human Tolerance for Coexistence
Gray wolves are making a comeback in the western U.S. state of California after a century-long absence.
Gray wolves are making a comeback in the western U.S. state of California after a century-long absence.
How Factory Farm Air Pollution Can Spread Dangerous Bacteria
Factory farm dust can spread E. coli and could have sparked a large food poisoning outbreak in 2018, a new study shows.
Factory farm dust can spread E. coli and could have sparked a large food poisoning outbreak in 2018, a new study shows.
The Exotic Pet Trade Harms Animals and Humans. The European Union Is Studying a Potential Solution
EU legislators are considering a form of regulation that could protect many species from unsafe exploitation — if it’s done right.
EU legislators are considering a form of regulation that could protect many species from unsafe exploitation — if it’s done right.
Stunt Outside Holyrood Calls on Scottish Government to Stop Stalling and Start Rewilding
It follows public backing last week by acclaimed Scottish theatre and movie actor Alan Cumming, who became the latest celebrity to back the campaign.
It follows public backing last week by acclaimed Scottish theatre and movie actor Alan Cumming, who became the latest celebrity to back the campaign.
The Study Big Meat Tried to Bury — and Why It Matters Again
When a sweeping scientific study called for eating less meat, the meat industry launched a full-scale attack. And we could be in for a repeat.
When a sweeping scientific study called for eating less meat, the meat industry launched a full-scale attack. And we could be in for a repeat.
Harrison Ford Says His Generation “Kicked the Can Down the Road” on the Environment
Climate change, he argued, is not merely a scientific or economic problem but a moral one.
Climate change, he argued, is not merely a scientific or economic problem but a moral one.
WorldRiskReport 2025: Billions Threatened by Flooding
Political: Stronger local governance, coordinated prevention
Political: Stronger local governance, coordinated prevention