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Farm Archives: Sustainable Farming & Environmental Stewardship
Food for Stuff: 21st Century Land Use
We must aggressively tax agricultural emissions, deforestation, and land degradation. Production of harmful non-food products from food should be too expensive to be worthwhile.
How to Cut Fossil Fuels in Agriculture With Renewable Energy
The fact that agriculture is dependent on fossil fuels is a big problem given we may run out of oil some day. Is renewable energy the answer?
The Environmental Impact of Drugs
Are we turning a blind eye to the damage methamphetamines, heroin, cocaine and opiates are wreaking on the natural world?
Pesticide Drift Takes Its Toll
Pesticide drift is taking an increasing toll on populations of bees and other wildlife — as well as humans.
Small Hacks for Farmers to Instill More Eco-Friendly Practices
Hacks for Farmers: Farmers have the power to heal the planet, if they can commit to maintaining soil health, sustainably managing pests, encouraging biodiversity and using water wisely.
Can Sustainable Aquaculture Combat the Global Hunger Crisis?
Even though sustainable aquaculture is a great idea, it doesn’t come with its risks — and farmers of marine life have to be careful tending to their precious flocks…
Climate Friendly Farms: Agriculture Adapts to Global Warming
Farms and farmers across the U.S. are adopting climate-friendly practices to improve soil quality and save water as global warming kicks in…
Conventional Agriculture: Far From A Green Revolution
You call this a revolution? Spraying fields with synthetic chemicals to keep pests down is no way to take care of the planet and its inhabitants’ health.
Wave Power Could Meet 1/4 of U.S. Electricity Needs
Wave power could account for a quarter or more of U.S. electricity needs if we work to develop its potential around our coastlines, and could also provide other countries with a readily available renewable and free energy source.