This funding will support the development of the world’s first carbon-negative ammonia production facility in West Terre Haute, Indiana, utilizing advanced carbon capture and sequestration technology.
In a world grappling with rising carbon emissions and malnutrition, scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking method to produce vitamin B9, or folate, using renewable energy and CO2. This cutting-edge approach provides a sustainable source of essential nutrients and reduces traditional food production's environmental footprint.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $3.2 million in research grants to Texas A&M University and Texas Tech University to investigate PFAS contamination in agriculture. These studies will focus on understanding how PFAS chemicals accumulate in crops and livestock and explore innovative strategies for reducing exposure, ensuring the sustainability and health of farming communities nationwide.
As the hemlock woolly adelgid continues its destructive spread, a million-dollar grant awarded to scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst by the Department of Energy aims to uncover why some trees resist the pest better than others.
A groundbreaking study has unveiled a innovative chocolate production process that promises to transform the cocoa industry. Researchers have developed a method to create "whole-fruit chocolate" by …
A study published in Nature Sustainability has revealed a strong correlation between pesticide use and declining wild bee populations in the United States. The research indicates that some wild bee …
The food industry is witnessing a seismic shift as plant-based meat alternatives gain traction in the market. With promises of environmental benefits and health improvements, these products are …
The Wildlife Trusts' recent publication, A vision for the return of beavers to England and Wales, has ignited discussions about the reintroduction of these industrious mammals. Beavers, known for …
The UAE is taking decisive steps towards a more sustainable future, aiming to halve food loss and waste by 2030, in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12.3. …
Researchers at the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) have pioneered an innovative approach called triadic comparison of technologies …
Two of Canada’s largest rail companies, Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), are bracing for a nationwide work stoppage that could take effect on August 22, 2024. …
The FAO’s evolving stance on livestock’s role in climate change has sparked criticism from academics and NGOs. Nusa Urbancic calls for the retraction of its latest report, pointing to serious methodological errors and industry influence.
A new study, published in Nature Sustainability and led by Dr. Florian Zabel and Prof. Dr. Ruth Delzeit from the University of Basel’s Department of Environmental Sciences, provides critical …
A recent study conducted by the University of Surrey and the University of Aberdeen has shed new light on the environmental viability of vertical farming , particularly in the cultivation of lettuce. …
Recent rains in South Texas have temporarily boosted agricultural output, but the region’s long-term irrigation water outlook remains bleak, significantly impacting its role in the U.S. food …
In February 2024, the USDA announced over $270 million in cooperative agreements with state departments of agriculture to build resilience and strengthen local and regional food systems.
As climate change threatens the future of Arabica coffee production, researchers are turning their attention to alternative solutions. A recent study led by the University of Florida suggests that …
High air quality is a critical component of public health. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established that improvements in air quality correlate with increased life …
Since its inception in 1985, Farm Aid has been an annual event dedicated to supporting family farmers and promoting sustainable agriculture. Farm Aid 2024 will continue this tradition with a day …
In Mechanicsburg, Ohio, a solution to the long-standing issue of utility-scale solar projects consuming critical farmland has emerged. The Madison Fields Solar Farm, a 180-megawatt renewable energy …