Green Consumerism
Boosting food crops’ capacity for photosynthesis leads to higher yields
The research opens the way for bioengineering plants to improve their yields.
How centuries of self-isolation turned Japan into one of the world’s most sustainable societies
Japan was self-sufficient in resources, energy and food and sustained a population of up to 30 million.
Flexitarian, vegetarian, vegan? Which diet is best for the planet?
The food we consume has a massive impact on our planet. Meat and dairy accounts for some 15% of global GHGs.
Sweat could soon power our wearable electronics
Photo: Pixabay/yellowcat Wearable electronics like personalized fitness trackers and medical sensors are already a part of life for many people and soon they could become even more appealing. That is because scientists in the US have engineered a biofilm that
European agriculture is under pressure
Farmers have blocked major roads and food distribution centers across the Netherlands in protest against a new environmental policy that would reduce livestock numbers by nearly a third. With manure, garbage and fires now lining Dutch highways, the issue has
Hotter Kalahari desert may stop hornbills breeding within years
High temperatures over a few days or weeks can have negative effects on the birds' foraging and body mass.