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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 26, 2025 As seaweed farming garners global attention for its potential in removing atmospheric carbon dioxide and providing eco-friendly alternatives to carbon-heavy food and industrial products, significant challenges remain for its large-scale expansion. These challenges include shifting oceanic conditions, the rise of pathogenic diseases, and nutrient shortages, all of which hinder the transition from regional seaweed farming to a global carbon solution. In a recent study published in Green Carbon, a jo ... read more |
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Climate change cooks up Japanese 'cabbage shock'Tokyo (AFP) Jan 24, 2025 Japan's much-loved "tonkatsu" pork cutlets come with a mound of freshly shredded cabbage, but a surge in the price of the humble vegetable has prompted chef Katsumi Shinagawa to skimp on servings. ... more 
Pakistan drought dents winter harvestLahore, Pakistan (AFP) Jan 23, 2025 A winter drought is ravaging crops in Pakistan's breadbasket, farmers said Thursday, with the region parched by a 40 percent drop in rainfall. ... more  
Drinking water in many French cities contaminated: studyParis (AFP) Jan 23, 2025 A type of "forever chemical" linked to health problems and birth defects has been found in the tap water of many French cities and towns including Paris, according to a study released on Thursday. ... more 
Bamboo farm gets chopping for US zoo's hungry new pandasFront Royal, United States (AFP) Jan 24, 2025 On a snow-blanketed field in Virginia, a handful of workers were silent but for the groan of a chainsaw chopping through bamboo - a delicacy for their furry clients down the road in the US capital of Washington. ... more |
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Brazil saw 79% jump in area burned by fires in 2024: monitorRio De Janeiro (AFP) Jan 22, 2025 Wildfires in Brazil last year consumed a total area larger than all of Italy, a monitor reported Wednesday, as the country continues to battle blazes often set by farmers and ranchers illegally expanding their territory. ... more |
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Brazil drought lights a fire under global coffee pricesCaconde, Brazil (AFP) Jan 21, 2025 Brazilian coffee producer Moacir Donizetti first smelled the smoke, and then watched in desperation as a blaze consumed his family coffee plantation last year. ... more 
The global forces sending coffee prices skywardParis (AFP) Jan 21, 2025 Climate change, political headwinds and diverging market dynamics around the world have pushed coffee prices to fresh records, jacking up the cost of your everyday brew or a barista's signature macchiato. ... more 
Russians take Epiphany dip in waters hit by oil spillMoscow (AFP) Jan 19, 2025 Russians in the southern city of Anapa took their traditional Epiphany dips in waters affected by a major oil spill, officials said, despite concerns about the toxic pollution. ... more 
NASA scientists find new human-caused shifts in global water cycleGreenbelt MD (SPX) Jan 17, 2025 In a recently published paper, NASA scientists use nearly 20 years of observations to show that the global water cycle is shifting in unprecedented ways. The majority of those shifts are driven by a ... more |
How to reduce environmental impact with diet a Politecnico study published in NatureParis, France (SPX) Jan 17, 2025 A new study from the Glob3science Lab at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, explores how the global adoption of a sustainable dietary model can reduce envi ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Herbicide under US scrutiny over potential Parkinson's linkWashington (AFP) Jan 16, 2025 First came the slow hand movements, then the tremor, and now the looming fear of what lies ahead. ... more 
Poland ramps up controls amid foot-and-mouth outbreak in GermanyWarsaw (AFP) Jan 15, 2025 Poland has ramped up controls of livestock imports amid the spread of a highly contagious animal foot-and-mouth disease in neighbouring Germany, Warsaw said late on Tuesday. ... more 
Nick Sokol: Growing a sustainable futureOak Ridge TN (SPX) Jan 14, 2025 A healthy global food supply requires healthy soil, which requires fertilizer to replace and or enhance the nutrients found in the soil. Many farmers use synthetic fertilizers, which are produced fr ... more
UK bans German livestock imports amid foot-and-mouth outbreakLondon (AFP) Jan 14, 2025 The UK on Tuesday banned imports of German cattle, pigs and sheep to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, as Berlin races to contain an outbreak of the virus. ... more |
Climate fee on food could cut greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture and support social equityBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 13, 2025 Agriculture contributes 8 percent of Germany's total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. According to new research, emissions in this sector could drop by 22.5 percent, equating to over 15 million tonne ... more 
French-led group in major deal for water-short JordanAmman (AFP) Jan 12, 2025 Jordan, one of the world's driest countries, signed an agreement on Sunday with French-led investors to build one of the world's largest desalination plants. ... more 
Japan 'poop master' gives back to natureSakuragawa, Japan (AFP) Jan 10, 2025 When nature calls, Masana Izawa has followed the same routine for more than 50 years: heading out to the woods in Japan, dropping his pants and doing as bears do. ... more 
Crop switching boosts climate resilience in Chinese agricultureBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 10, 2025 A recent study highlights the potential of crop switching to enhance agricultural resilience in China as climate patterns shift. Researchers recommend transitioning from maize and rapeseed to altern ... more |
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Rice researchers find waste water highly effective for treating wastewaterLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 10, 2025 Researchers at Rice University, in partnership with Guangdong University of Technology, have devised an innovative approach for treating high-salinity organic wastewaters using dialysis-a method com ... more 
WTO favours EU over Indonesia on palm oil restrictionsGeneva (AFP) Jan 10, 2025 World Trade Organization experts on Friday largely upheld European Union restrictions on use of palm oil in biofuels following a complaint by Indonesia. ... more 
Nineteen hippos die in Zimbabwe after severe droughtHarare (AFP) Jan 9, 2025 Nineteen hippos have died in Zimbabwe in the past three months most likely due to a lack of adequate food because of severe drought, the wildlife authority said Thursday. ... more 
Rubber tappers forge sustainable future in AmazonAnajas, Brazil (AFP) Jan 9, 2025 As the sun rises over the Amazonian island of Marajo, Renato Cordeiro laces up his boots, grabs his knife, and heads out to tap his rubber trees. ... more |
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A quarter of freshwater species face extinction: studyParis (AFP) Jan 8, 2025 A quarter of freshwater animals, including fish, insects and crustaceans, are at high risk of extinction due to threats including pollution, dams and farming, according to a new study published on Wednesday. ... more |
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China's viral wild boar hunters attract fame and concernWeinan, China (AFP) Jan 8, 2025 In the frigid night of China's Qinling mountains, hunters with huge social media followings scour the landscape in pursuit of wild boars menacing local farmers' livelihoods. ... more 
Kazakhstan says deal with Uzbekistan will improve water sharingAstana, Kazakhstan (AFP) Jan 7, 2025 Kazakhstan on Tuesday announced a deal with neighbouring Uzbekistan on measuring levels in the Syr Darya River, a key waterway in an arid region where water shortages are expected to worsen. ... more 
I.Coast mining firm to receive fertiliser cargo: Abidjan portAbidjan (AFP) Jan 7, 2025 Abidjan port officials said Tuesday that more than a third of a 20,000-tonne shipment of ammonium nitrate fertiliser, an ingredient in explosives, was due for delivery to an Ivorian mining firm. ... more 
Blooming hard: Taiwan's persimmon growers struggleTaichung, Taiwan (AFP) Jan 2, 2025 Taiwanese persimmon farmer Lo Chih-neng stands on a ladder in his sprawling orchard using secateurs to cut the golden-yellow fruit still hanging from branches after enduring a tough season. ... more |
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