Explainer
Spanning 110 quadrillion kilometers, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi are critical allies of plants. They also transport an enormous amount of planet-warming carbon.
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Culture•7 min read
News
Climate•8 min read
News
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Feature
New research and local testing are raising community concerns about “forever chemicals” moving from contaminated biosolids into crops, livestock and the food supply.
Health•13 min read
Feature
Climate•9 min read
News
Food•9 min read
Feature
Your ‘seacuterie’ board may not be as sustainable as you think.
Food•6 min read
News
New World screwworm’s long-dreaded arrival in the U.S. jeopardizes a 40-year-old agricultural victory.
Health•5 min read
Analysis
Health•12 min read
Twilight zone fish help regulate carbon and are critical to the food web. Yet they are being caught in massive amounts, and scientists say the impact is unknown.
Climate•5 min read
Feature
Undercover footage reveals some drivers falsify logbooks, while rules for livestock protections and driver fatigue can also be at odds, raising public safety concerns.
Factory Farms•7 min read
Solutions
Science•9 min read
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
A new system helps restaurants meet cage-free commitments even when supply chains keep them serving caged eggs.
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