In the U.S., more than one third of food goes to waste. As such, more food ends up in landfills than any other material.
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Report Highlights Erratic State of Global Water Resources
The global water cycle has become increasingly erratic and extreme, swinging between deluge and drought, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Scientists are Revealing the Secret Lives of Bees Using Sensors
Bees do more than just pollinate plants.
Turning Old Smartphones into Battery-free, Biodegradable Ecosystem Monitors
If the goal of monitoring our natural resources is to protect the environment, shouldn’t the technology involved be sustainable as well?
Air Pollution is Harming Children’s Eyesight
Air pollution may be harming children’s eyesight with cleaner air helping to protect and even improve their vision - especially in younger children, a new study reveals.
Scientists Show How to Grow More Nutritious Rice That Uses Less Fertilizer
The cultivation of rice—the staple grain for more than 3.5 billion people around the world—comes with extremely high environmental, climate and economic costs.