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US Moves to Contain Mad Cow Fallout

Posted Wed Apr 25, 2012 12:32 PM ET | 0

The United States scrambled on Wednesday to contain the fallout from the discovery of mad cow disease in California. Read more

In Pre-1492 Amazon, Farmers Managed Without Fires

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Apr 9, 2012 03:00 PM ET | 0

The secret to sustainable agriculture may be to return to the way farmers did things before Columbus arrived. Read more

How Do You Take Your Organic Coffee?

Posted by Tim Wall Fri Mar 2, 2012 05:57 PM ET | 0

Think that organic, fair trade coffee is the best for the environment? Well, it is, sometimes. Read more

Climate Change May Make Mount Everest Unclimbable

Posted Mon Feb 27, 2012 01:30 PM ET | 0

Climate change is altering the face of the Himalayas, devastating farming communities and making Mount Everest increasingly treacherous to climb. Read more

Chimps and Bees Do It, But Is Democracy Natural?

Posted by Tim Wall Thu Feb 23, 2012 12:31 PM ET | 0

Is a true democracy a natural thing for all animals to pursue? Read more

Future Quantum Computers Begin to Take Shape

Posted Mon Feb 20, 2012 09:19 AM ET | 0

An insanely impossible problem is becoming just merely difficult. Read more

First Test-Tube Hamburger Ready This Fall

Posted Mon Feb 20, 2012 08:39 AM ET | 0

The meat is made from cows' stem cells. Read more

Future Farmers Will Drive Fuel Cell Tractors

Posted Mon Feb 13, 2012 09:38 AM ET | 0

New Holland Agriculture has an innovative tractor that runs on hydrogen. Read more

Bacteria Tech Halts Big Stink

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Thu Jan 5, 2012 06:51 AM ET | 0

A bacteria-filled filter is being perfected to prevent bad industrial smells from spreading over a whole town. Read more

Thanksgiving 2050: Feast or Famine?

Posted by Tim Wall Mon Nov 21, 2011 04:59 PM ET | 0

Depending on how the world uses available crops, there are two possible futures. Read more

Farmer's Almanacs: Right as Rain or 3 Dollar Bills?

Posted by Tim Wall Mon Oct 24, 2011 01:00 PM ET | 0

Scientists predict spotty results from almanac forecasts so why do we love them so much? Read more

Ohio Animal Rampage Exposes Lack of Laws

Posted Thu Oct 20, 2011 12:53 PM ET | 0

Advocates are criticizing laws in the United States that allow exotic animal ownership. Read more

Deforestation in Amazon up 15 Percent

Posted Thu Aug 18, 2011 01:09 PM ET | 0

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon increased by 15 percent during the past 12 months. Read more

How To Eat Well And Save The Planet Too

Posted Mon Jul 25, 2011 02:58 PM ET | 0

Pork, farm-raised salmon, chicken and turkey are all on a par when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions, but pigs are in a category of their own when it comes to environmental impact. Read more