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Raising cattle on native grasses in the U.S. benefits farmers, wildlife and the soil
Reintroducing native grasses to farms could benefit cattle farmers as well as birds in the eastern part of the United States.
Report finds pesticide use is making U.S. foods unsafe
Strawberries, kale, apples, and grapes carry traces of pesticide toxins still used to grow food in the United States.
We should ‘get better prepared’ for flash droughts globally
"We should pay close attention to the vulnerable regions with a high probability of soil drought and aridity."
Relocating croplands to ideal sites could drastically reduce agriculture’s environmental impacts
Croplands have replaced natural habitats that contained a lot of biodiversity — and crops don't even grow well there.
Smart soil sensors could reduce environmental damage from fertilizers
The chemPEGS sensor measures levels in the soil of ammonium, a compound converted to nitrites by soil bacteria.
Europeans ‘should adjust their diets’ to help save the planet
"The foods societies produce and eat today have a climatic ripple effect that extends far into the future."