Tim Radford / Climate News NetworkSep 6, 2018
With an estimated 2 billion people already affected by hunger or malnutrition, the results of a recent study raise an alarming prospect. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Tim Radford / Climate News NetworkAug 13, 2018
To cool the world and boost plant growth, such methods may do the trick. But if they work by dimming the sunlight, the plants will ultimately suffer. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
KEN THOMAS, PAUL WISEMAN and LISA MASCARO / The Associated PressJul 24, 2018
The plan for $12 billion in emergency relief is quickly dismissed by some farm-state Republicans, who say farmers want markets for their crops, not government payoffs. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
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Tim Radford / Climate News NetworkJun 27, 2018
The conversion of wilderness for urban growth, agriculture and pasture has already caused losses of perhaps one species in 10 in ecosystems disturbed by humankind. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Tara MurthaJun 15, 2018
A powerful new book shines light on the rampant sexual violence against the nation's agricultural and domestic workers, who are excluded from laws meant to shield workers from abuse. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
The Associated PressJun 9, 2018
Meeting the world's energy needs "must not destroy civilization," Pope Francis says at an energy conference at the Vatican. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Kieran Cooke / Climate News NetworkApr 24, 2018
The latest research shows that carbon emissions from Irish homes are the highest in the 28-member European Union. Large-scale use of coal, peat and oil is blamed. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Tim Radford / Climate News NetworkFeb 18, 2018
Basic needs for all can probably be met sustainably, a new study finds—but a higher level of life satisfaction may be incompatible with a sustainable planet. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Maj. Danny Sjursen / TruthdigFeb 17, 2018
For the Puritans of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, a harsh faith justified executing “witches” and burning living Native American women and children. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigFeb 3, 2018
Rep. Devin Nunes' constituents in central California care little about his controversial memo on the Russia probe. They care more about Nunes' championing of farmers' rights. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Robert Faturechi / ProPublica, and Danielle Ivory / The New York TimesNov 15, 2017
One former lobbyist now leads the department's deregulatory team, and visitor logs show old ties remain strong. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
Robert Scheer / TruthdigSep 8, 2017
In this episode of “Scheer Intelligence,” Robert Scheer interviews "Food Evolution" filmmaker Scott Hamilton Kennedy. [Transcript added] Dig deeper ( 22 Min. Read )
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