Backed by the Inflation Reduction Act, the USDA’s Forest Service strengthens efforts to protect ecologically significant forests, support rural economies, and enhance environmental resilience.
As hurricanes grow stronger and more destructive, FEMA adapts its response to meet the challenges of a warming world.
Ingka Investments’ solar and wind projects in Romania are driving sustainable growth, bringing renewable energy to local suppliers and powering thousands of homes.
With its G20 presidency, Brazil has unveiled an ambitious roadmap aimed at achieving universal clean cooking access by 2030.
The BIPOSC project empowers Sumatra's palm oil farmers with regenerative agriculture, enhancing sustainability, reducing chemicals, and boosting profitability.
Finland’s Ministry of Environment has introduced a framework for voluntary biodiversity markets, allowing companies to purchase nature credits that contribute to vital restoration efforts.
As the global population grows, electro-agriculture offers a groundbreaking solution by converting CO2 into food, reducing land use, and ensuring food security in extreme environments.
Six UK startups have been selected for the 2024 Amazon Sustainability Accelerator, where they will access $12,600 in grants, $10,500 in AWS credits...
Every day, 1,000 children die from unsafe water, and 3 billion people are threatened by dwindling water supplies. Immediate action is needed to treat water as a global common good before the consequences deepen across economies and ecosystems.
Soil salinization and salt accumulation in soil drive a global environmental and food security crisis. With over 20% of cultivated land impacted by salinity...
The endorsements from Monaco and Canada add to the mounting international support for IPOS, which is designed to enhance the flow of scientific knowledge into policymaking processes. IPOS aims to consolidate ocean data from around the world and mobilize diverse expertise across various sectors to provide policymakers with timely, actionable information.
Research shows that precisely timed cattle grazing can help manage cheatgrass infestations in the western U.S., reducing wildfire risks and boosting livestock performance.
A new study has revealed that earthworms are likely the primary source of high PFAS levels found in eggs from backyard chickens near a chemical plant in the Netherlands. The findings, which have prompted a nationwide investigation, challenge previous assumptions about the source of PFAS contamination in local food production.
Scientists have successfully engineered plants to produce essential nutrients typically found only in animal-based foods using synthetic biology techniques.
Marine heatwaves, once a rarity in UK waters, are emerging as a significant threat to the nation's £6.8 billion marine economy. New research suggests that the southern North Sea, a critical area for fishing and offshore energy, is particularly vulnerable to these extreme events, which could dramatically reshape marine ecosystems and industry operations in the coming decades.
Washington, D.C., has cultivated a strong local food movement, with the most Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs and community gardens per capita.
The Antarctic Peninsula’s vegetation cover has increased by more than 1,000% in the last 40 years, expanding from less than one square kilometer to nearly 12 square kilometers. This rapid greening trend is a clear sign of how quickly climate change is reshaping even the planet’s most remote and extreme environments.
A recent study reveals that soil bacteria play a crucial role in enhancing flower attractiveness to pollinators, particularly in nutrient-poor environments. This discovery challenges conventional wisdom about soil management and opens new avenues for sustainable agriculture and ecosystem conservation.
While 1.9 million acres were lost to cropland in 2022, this marks an improvement from the previous decade's average, highlighting the potential for positive change through collaborative efforts between policymakers, conservationists, and businesses.
In a landmark settlement aimed at protecting Maryland's waterways, Fleischmann’s Vinegar Company has agreed to pay $1.1 million for unauthorized pollution discharges from its Baltimore facility. This marks a significant step toward environmental accountability and ecosystem restoration.