Study shows amount of planet-warming methane from livestock underestimated
Emissions of the greenhouse gas methane from livestock are larger than previously thought, posing an additional challenge in the fight to...
Africa’s agriculture needs technological transformation, say experts
Scientists are calling for technological transformation in how Africans undertake agricultural production to help improve food security...
Tropical forests used to protect us from climate change. Now, scientists say, they’re making it wors
A surprising scientific study released Thursday presents troubling news about the enormous forests of the planet’s tropical midsection —...
This simple solution rolls a long way in ensuring water access in rural communities
More than 20 years since its inception, the low-tech Hippo Roller continues to have a profound impact on communities facing water...
Fall armyworm to cost more than $2bn in losses
African countries are facing a maize shortage and losses running into billions of dollars due to the devastation caused by the fall...
Silent killer: Sweltering planet braces for deadly heat shocks
When Hurricane Harvey blasted ashore in August, drowning south Texas in a year's worth of rain in just a few days, it left behind an...
India: tribe revives wild harvests after victory against mining company
The Dongria Kondhs of Odisha, a vulnerable tribal group, have been living in the foothills of Niyamgiri for centuries. The Niyamgiri hill...
The Netherlands Teaches the Planet How to Grow Food in Changing Climates
There was a time when Latin America’s temperate climate seemed like the perfect environment to champion the world’s demand for food...
Floating seedbeds a win for farmers in Bangladesh
Sometimes the best technology comes from the past. Floating seedbeds are a traditional agricultural method used in parts of Barisal for...
Could we feed methane to cows? Study tackles two climate issues in one
New Zealand's ruminant cows and sheep contribute much of our greenhouse gas emissions by belching methane into the air. But what if we...