Building more renewable energy sources means rethinking land use for agriculture and conservation
One emerging alternative involves solar panels constructed to float on water rather than being mounted on land.
Tag: agriculture
Bees are vital pollinators, but many species are struggling
Pollinator declines are being driven by land use, rising temperatures, extreme weather and pesticide use.
Bird losses are accelerating across North America, particularly where agriculture is most intensive
Nearly half of the species examined showed significant declines, with losses strongest in the Southern US.
Fear over farmland loss is slowing renewable energy development in rural areas
The hostile attitude of the current administration toward green energy has stalled its development.
Despite its steep environmental costs, AI might also help save the planet
AI is already helping to make businesses more efficient in agriculture, aviation, data centers and other areas.
Author speaking on agriculture’s climate impact at South Florida summit
The 17th Annual Southeast Florida Climate Leadership Summit is being held in West Palm Beach.
2 ways you can conserve the water used to make your food
Consumers’ food choices and cutting back on waste determine how much water is saved.
A bold new investment fund aims to channel billions into tropical forest protection – one key change can make it better
Brazil launched the Tropical Forest Forever Facility ahead of the UN's COP30 climate conference.
How the US cut climate-changing emissions while its economy more than doubled
US emissions are down about 15% over the past 10 years, but new data centers have caused uncertainty ahead.
Clean energy is key to our next economic boom
The Thriving Economy Project will develop solutions to rising energy costs, growing climate disasters and other challenges.