In the past 70 years, thousands of pesticides have been applied worldwide to increase agricultural production. The intensification of agriculture has led to higher yields, but what are the side effects? Systematic monitoring ...
Ecology
Jul 17, 2023
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"Green" farming policies may accelerate global biodiversity loss, two leading academics have warned.
Ecology
Jun 21, 2023
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Many words we use come with hidden baggage. For instance we tend to assume that local, natural and grass-fed foods are good for our health, the environment and animal welfare, while intensive farming is bad for these things. ...
Agriculture
Apr 6, 2023
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The EU on Tuesday announced proposals to try to reverse an "alarming decline" in the number of bees—and other insects that pollinate the bloc's crops—including by rewarding organic farming.
Ecology
Jan 24, 2023
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Many no-till growers are reluctant to implement any soil disturbance due to concerns about negative impacts on soil health. However, a new study by a team of Penn State researchers suggests that plowing fields once after ...
Agriculture
Dec 23, 2022
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We have little chance of tackling climate change and reducing biodiversity loss without a redesign of the world's largest industry: agriculture and food.
Ecology
Dec 21, 2022
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This Thanksgiving, your pumpkin pie might have a lower carbon footprint.
Agriculture
Sep 29, 2022
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Climate change, environmental and animal welfare policies, aging farmers: Europe's agriculture is facing enormous challenges, which vary diametrically depending on the region. Where will farming soon become unprofitable? ...
Ecology
Sep 8, 2022
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Dating is everything in archaeology. Exciting discoveries of ancient burial sites or jewelry might make headlines, but for scientists, this kind of discovery is only meaningful if we can tell how old the artifacts are.
Archaeology
Sep 8, 2022
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A team of Western mycologists (fungi experts) spent the past two summers digging deep in Newfoundland dirt to investigate the might of mushrooms and found what lies beneath truly is 'the main character' in most terrestrial ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 25, 2022
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