Best Practices
How biology helps us re-imagine our cities in vexed times
Biological metaphors for the city abound. You may live close to an “arterial” road or in the “heart” of a metropolis.
Scientists devise a new way to decarbonize heavy industry
The new technology captures CO2 locks it into a solid state to keep it from escaping into the atmosphere.
Black-eyed peas can help farmers abandon harmful fertilizers
To make agriculture more sustainable, a focus needs to be on the plant's ability to get services from microbes in the soil.
Prominent manufacturers lead the way on sustainability
There are many benefits to reap by adopting these practices, and the manufacturing sector is reaping them.
Farmers worldwide can help save beleaguered insects
People working in agriculture can serve a key role in science-based conservation efforts, a team of researchers stresses.
Net-zero aviation is no mere flight of fancy
Photo: Pixabay/Lars_Nissen As international air travel rebounds after COVID-19 restrictions, greenhouse gas emissions from aviation are expected to rise dramatically – and with it, scrutiny of the industry’s environmental credentials. Aviation emissions have almost doubled since 2000 and in 2018 reached one billion