News

Cancer Rates Are Higher Near Factory Farms, Study Finds

Health•5 min read

News

Less Salmon, More Oysters: Aquaculture Could Reduce its Climate Impact by Embracing Bivalves and Seaweed

Most farmed seafood comes from fin fish, but a new study urges shifting production toward bivalves and seaweed.

Fisheries & Aquaculture•5 min read

Explainer

The ‘Gelatin Trick’ — Clean Image, Industrial Reality

Gelatin has made a comeback thanks to “natural” wellness trends, despite modest evidence for its effectiveness and ongoing concerns about where it comes from.

Mythbusting•5 min read

News

Massive Manure-to-Energy Project Raises Environmental Justice Concerns in Washington State

Climate•7 min read

Feature

Factory Farms in Iowa Generate 110 Billion Pounds of Manure Per Year. No One Tracks Where It’s Going.

Manure management planning could prevent fertilizer pollution. But an antiquated system isn’t doing enough to track manure, a former state employee says.

Climate•9 min read

Investigation

What Does a Small Town Do When the Water Is Undrinkable?

Nitrate pollution is straining small water facilities in Iowa, even when they have advanced filtration systems.

Climate•8 min read

News

Old-Growth European Forests Are More Crucial Than Thought for Carbon Storage

Climate•4 min read

Picture This Pig: Diners Shift From Selecting Meat On the Menu

A new study finds that adding animal images to menus increases the odds of choosing the vegetarian dish by 22%.

Food•3 min read

Explainer

Can Egg Credits Crack Asia’s Cage-Free Bottleneck?

A new system helps restaurants meet cage-free commitments even when supply chains keep them serving caged eggs.

Farms•6 min read