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Plant-based diets are better for your heart and the planet
A plant-centered diet is beneficial for cardiovascular health and it doesn't have to be fully vegetarian.
Farm robots could help save the environment … or further destroy it
Small robots could help conserve biodiversity and combat climate change in ways that were not possible before.
Coating their seeds could fortify crops in arid regions
Water stress during seed germination and early seedling growth is the highest cause of crop loss.
By reducing air pollution we can boost crop yields
The further away plants were from power plants, particularly coal-burning ones, the better their yields.
Climate and crops: Farm worker safety is key to future yields
New research draws a direct climate link between farm worker safety, global economic impacts and the ability to feed people.
To replace meat, processed plant-based food needs to be healthier and tastier
Most people can’t imagine their diet without plenty of meat in it and see vegetables as side dishes at best. Yet meat production, especially beef, is a major driver of both environmental destruction and climate change. To raise cattle, you