Vertical farming can do more than lettuce. A research team has investigated the cultivation of six food groups in vertical farming: Crops, algae, mushrooms, insects, fish and cultivated meat. In this ...

The reuse of human urine would allow for the production of sustainable fertilizers for urban agriculture, with significant environmental benefits, a new study concludes. The research evaluates the ...

The growing need for food has led to a rising demand for fertilizers—especially nitrogen. But making nitrogen fertilizers uses large amounts of fossil fuels, including natural gas, coal, and oil.

Factory farming is a common yet controversial practice that allows for the large-scale production of meat products. However, the system often involves the inhumane raising and handling of animals.

Groundbreaking research reveals that animal factory farming is not only harming animals but also reducing the average human ...

Some human populations gained extra genes to help break down starch in only 12,000 years. By Laura Baisas Published Sep 5, 2024 9:25 AM EDT Deposit Photos Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...

Concerns such as stubble burning, groundwater depletion or pesticide pollution are absent from environmental legislations.

As the climate crisis intensifies, the agriculture sector has become a focal point for decarbonizing efforts. Impact investors are beginning to recognize the potential of this sector, which accounts ...

AP’s climate team examined how man-made decisions are hurting the environment—and, in turn, hurting people—through three distinct stories from around the globe, each rich with visual storytelling and ...