Bamboo can help us fight both climate change and poverty
Bamboo is ideal for numerous industrial and household purposes. It is also a nearly limitless resource.
Science communication: Bridging the gaps in what people think they know
Strong, misinformed views on science can't be corrected with simple facts. Not when people are 'confident' in what they think
Businesses’ deforestation pledges in Brazil have not stopped forest clearing
Forested biodiverse areas of Brazil continue being cleared to raise cattle and grow crops like soybean.
Industrial mining is wreaking havoc with tropical forests
There is a broad range of environmental damage caused by mining operations on top of deforestation.
A startup seeks to replace plastic straws with a type of grass
The natural straws are grown in the tropical wetlands of Vietnam and handpicked by local farmers.
Towards zero hunger in Africa: 5 steps to achieve food security
The Africa Agriculture Status Report examines the continent’s progress towards food and nutritional security.