By 2040, rainfall on wheat, soybean, rice and maize will have changed, even if Paris Agreement emissions targets are met.
Dramatic Rainfall Changes for Key Crops Expected Even with Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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Trust More Important Than Ecology to Gain Local Support for Conservation
Trust, transparency, communication, and fairness in the planning and management of conservation projects may be more important for gaining long-term local support than emphasizing ecological effectiveness, UBC-led research has discovered.
Report: Despite Being Skilled Producers, Danish Farmers Face Poorer Conditions Than Their European Counterparts
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Food and Resource Economics have looked at financial data from 80,000 EU farms comparable with similar farms in in Denmark.
Avocado Seed Extract Shows Promise as Anti-Inflammatory Compound
An extract from the seeds of avocados exhibited anti-inflammatory properties in a laboratory study, according to Penn State researchers, and it represents a potential source for novel anti-inflammatory compounds that could be developed as a functional food ingredient or pharmaceuticals.
The Day the World Burned
When UC Santa Barbara geology professor emeritus James Kennettand colleagues set out years ago to examine signs of a major cosmic impact that occurred toward the end of the Pleistocene epoch, little did they know just how far-reaching the projected climatic effect would be.
“Inactive” Ingredients May Not Be, Study Finds
Most pills and capsules, whether over-the-counter or prescription, include components other than the actual drug.
