Climate Food and Agriculture
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The next big war might be over phosphorus
A new study of soil warns that we're pushing the limits of our planetary skin and in danger of pulling nutrients out of the earth too fast.
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Small-scale farmers fight back against the climate monster
"Small Scale Farmers Cool the Planet" shows how organic farmers just might hold the key to slaying the biggest beast of our age.
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What are the most eco-friendly nuts?
A reader wonders what to put in his trail mix. Umbra gets nutty.
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Farmers are watering your food with fracking chemicals
Chevron is selling fracking wastewater to Central Valley farmers to grow food. Dangers seem limited right now -- but let's be more careful and transparent.
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Nightmare school district serves students old-ass meat
The six-year-old pork roast could've served a term on the Senate. Grossed out yet?
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Think you could hack it as a farmer? Read this first
Before you go buying a farm, there are a few things you need to consider.
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Bees are addicted to pesticide-laden junk food, too
It turns out bees may prefer nectar when it's laced with common pesticides, says a new study.
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California’s drought isn’t doomsday, but yes, it will change the state
The most nightmarish scenarios of California's dry future are unlikely to happen. Still, the state must use the crisis as a wakeup call to use water more smartly.
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Marijuana is a gateway drug … to backyard goats
Watch this dope video about pot growers who transitioned into urban farming.
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Should California produce farming move to Arkansas?
Climate change will continue to dry out California. Could fruit and veggie farming find a home in the Cotton Belt?
