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  Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 Agriculture provides a fundamental energy source for humans: food. Yet, growing food also demands significant energy inputs. Researchers Kajwan Rasul and colleagues have examined the global energy return on investment (EROI) for agriculture from 1995 to 2019, revealing trends that show both progress and ongoing challenges. The study, which integrates two existing models - one tracking energy consumption in agriculture and food processing and another mapping agricultural commodity flows - found tha ... read more |
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Cutting edge satellite monitors water levels in Ohio River BasinLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 The Ohio River Basin, spanning from Pennsylvania to Illinois, covers an area nearly as large as France and is home to over 25 million people. A collaborative effort between NASA and the French space ... more  
World falls short of drought deal at Saudi-hosted talksRiyadh, Saudi Arabia (AFP) Dec 14, 2024 Negotiators failed to produce an agreement on how to respond to drought at Saudi-hosted UN talks, participants said on Saturday, falling short of a hoped-for binding protocol addressing the scourge. ... more  
Tackling climate, nature separately risks worsening crises: UNParis (AFP) Dec 17, 2024 Overconsumption and unsustainable farming are fuelling overlapping crises in nature and the climate, putting crucial ecosystems such as coral reefs at imminent risk of destruction, a landmark UN report said Tuesday. ... more 
Six rare giant catfish surface in CambodiaPhnom Penh (AFP) Dec 13, 2024 Conservationists in Cambodia on Friday celebrated the discovery of six highly endangered Mekong giant catfish in the critical Southeast Asian waterway plagued by illegal fishing, habitat loss and plastic waste. ... more |
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Gene editing and plant domestication vital to safeguard global food securitySydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 09, 2024 The intensifying effects of the climate crisis are severely threatening the world's food supply, pushing scientists to explore new strategies to ensure agricultural sustainability. Modern crops, bre ... more |
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Neem seed extract improves effectiveness of pesticideCollege Station TX (SPX) Dec 09, 2024 Pesticides can be made more effective and environmentally friendly by improving how they stick to plant surfaces, thanks to new research led by Dr. Mustafa Akbulut, professor of chemical engineering ... more 
Agricultural land at river confluences reduces flood risksTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 09, 2024 Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have demonstrated that agricultural land near river confluences can significantly reduce flood risks. Their study highlights the benefits of Eco-DRR (D ... more 
UN report urges investment in nature to reduce global drought costsParis, France (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 As droughts driven by environmental degradation and climate change threaten to impact three-quarters of the global population by 2050, a new report presented at COP16 of the United Nations Conventio ... more 
Copenhagen takes on its biggest climate threat -- waterCopenhagen (AFP) Dec 6, 2024 In low-lying Copenhagen where rising sea levels, groundwater and rainfall pose a risk to infrastructure, the Danish capital is trying to adapt and protect urban areas from climate change. ... more |
Brazil's beef industry: key to EU-Mercosur trade dealRio De Janeiro (AFP) Dec 5, 2024 A central component of the drama around the trade deal South American countries want to seal with the European Union is the Brazilian beef industry and its practices. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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'Scary' drought empties one of Bosnia's largest lakes Ostrozac, Bosnia And Herzegovina (AFP) Dec 5, 2024 Staring across what was once one of Bosnia's largest expanses of water, all that Saliha Kuljanin can see is boats left high and dry after months of drought emptied Lake Jablanicko. ... more 
Billions could gain access to freshwater with new desalination technologySydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 05, 2024 A major leap in desalination technology could help billions of people worldwide access freshwater, thanks to an innovative method that accelerates seawater evaporation more effectively than freshwat ... more 
Drought hits food access for 26 million in southern Africa: UNJohannesburg (AFP) Dec 4, 2024 A historic drought across southern Africa has jeopardised access to food for 26 million people, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warned Wednesday, calling for urgent funding. ... more 
China lifts final bans on Australian red meat as trade row nears endSydney (AFP) Dec 3, 2024 China has fully lifted suspensions on Australian red meat, Canberra said Tuesday, dismantling one of the final barriers in a four-year trade war that hammered US$13 billion of exports. ... more |
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UN warns global drought carries $300 bn annual cost Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (AFP) Dec 3, 2024 Drought costs the world more than $300 billion each year, the United Nations warned Tuesday in a report published on the second day of international talks on desertification in Saudi Arabia. ... more 
Making water harvesting easier with low-energy solutionsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 03, 2024 Efficiently harvesting water from the air and reducing humidity are increasingly vital for improving living conditions worldwide. However, conventional methods of reusing water-adsorption polymers-u ... more 
Saudi Arabia bets on tech to make deserts bloomJeddah, Saudi Arabia (AFP) Dec 3, 2024 Saudi Arabia is investing in green innovation to transform its deserts, but accusations of greenwashing highlight the challenge of turning ambitious projects into climate solutions. ... more
Landmark Drought Atlas calls for action to address global risksParis, France (SPX) Dec 03, 2024 The UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), in collaboration with the European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC), has unveiled the World Drought Atlas, a comprehensive resource address ... more |
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Unsustainable farming, forest loss driving Earth to 'precipice': UNParis (AFP) Dec 1, 2024 Unsustainable farming and deforestation are threatening the planet's capacity to sustain human societies, the UN warned Sunday, on the eve of international talks on land degradation and desertification. ... more 
Desertification talks open in Saudi Arabia as experts fire warningRiyadh, Saudi Arabia (AFP) Dec 2, 2024 UN talks aimed at halting the degradation and desertification of vast swathes of land started in Saudi Arabia on Monday after scientists fired a stark warning over unsustainable farming and deforestation. ... more
New research calls for 'radical rethink' on droughtParis (AFP) Dec 2, 2024 Record-breaking droughts are becoming a "new normal" for billions of people yet few countries are taking the threat seriously, researchers warned in a global snapshot of the scourge on Monday. ... more 
Saudi Arabia hosts UN talks on drought, desertificationRiyadh, Saudi Arabia (AFP) Nov 29, 2024 Saudi Arabia will host the COP16 UN conference on land degradation and desertification next week as the top oil exporter pitches itself as an environmental defender despite criticism of its role at climate talks. ... more |
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Blast at Kosovo canal feeding key power plants a 'terrorist attack': PMPristina (AFP) Nov 30, 2024 An explosion on Friday damaged a canal supplying water to Kosovo's two main coal-fired power plants, Prime Minister Albin Kurti said, blaming a "terrorist attack" by neighbouring Serbia. ... more |
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Global crop yields maintain steady growth over six decadesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 28, 2024 A new study dispels concerns about stagnating crop yields, showing that global agricultural productivity has grown consistently since the 1960s. John Baffes of the World Bank and Xiaoli Etienne of t ... more 
Coffee price heats up on tight Brazil crop fearsLondon (AFP) Nov 27, 2024 The price of Arabica coffee hit the highest level since 1977 on Wednesday, approaching a record high as drought in top producer Brazil this year hits supplies. ... more 
New sensor technology enhances plant monitoring and health managementTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 In response to challenges posed by climate change and overpopulation, researchers at Tohoku University have developed an innovative leaf-mounted sensor that provides real-time monitoring of plant he ... more 
Is there enough land on Earth to fight climate change and feed the world?Boston MA (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 Capping global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius is a tall order. Achieving that goal will not only require a massive reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from human activities, but also a substantial ... more |
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