All posts in Agriculture
Pesticides pose long-term threats to honey bees and bumblebees
Taken in combination,the threats raise significant concerns about widespread exposure by the insects to multiple pesticides.
New floating sea farms could increase both food security and freshwater supplies
The system works much like a wicking bed that household gardeners might be familiar with.
EU countries stepping up for farmers while divided, pre-election Brussels falters
Less than a year out from the European elections, a scrambling EU has seen its Green Deal enter its “twilight days” in recent weeks. The early optimism following the Commission’s unveiling of this ambitious legislative agenda in late 2019 has
Jordan’s tanker water reliance is emblematic of a global crisis
A new study finds 91% of Jordan's tanker water is illegally sourced. It fills gaps in public utility access but adds to climate impacts.
Genetically modified crops may be a solution to hunger in Africa
Low agricultural productivity and post-harvest losses are some of the reasons for food insecurity.
Public policies should consider the welfare of animals
It's a mistake to ignore the effect of our public policies on wild and domestic animals.