Climate Food and Agriculture
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Hate fruits and veggies? These freaky photos will not help
Whether created by a nuclear power plant meltdown or a kid with Photoshop, this produce is MESSED. UP.
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Why don’t farmers believe in climate change?
And does it really matter whether they do?
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Antarctic marine reserve plans scuppered by Russia
Russia blocked proposals from America, New Zealand, and others to protect more than 1.5 million square miles of Antarctic ocean areas from fishing.
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Angry birders: Farm bill in flux imperils feathered friends
The farm bill's Conservation Reserve Program pays farmers to provide safe haven for birds. But as long as the fate of the law is up in the air, the birds won't be.
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Edible QR codes for sushi could put an end to fish fraud
Sushi fish isn't always what it seems. But these edible QR codes will let you gather data about where your fish comes from and how it got to your plate.
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Genetic engineering vs. natural breeding: What’s the difference?
Those of us who are suspicious of GMOs need to come to grips with the ways that the risks of gene-splicing resemble those of old-school agronomy.
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Positive buzz: One bumblebee species makes a comeback
In a hopeful sign for bee fans, the once-common Western bumblebee has been glimpsed in Washington state for the first time since the mid-90s.
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Good news for penguins: World’s largest marine reserve could be established around Antarctica
Major nations are considering proposals to protect more than 1.5 million square miles of ocean. But will Russia and skeptical countries go along?
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GOP: Pork barrels? Yes. Pork for the hungry? No.
House Republicans pass a farm bill that rescues agribusiness subsidies and axes food stamps.
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Diet soda won’t save you from obesity or diabetes
"Sugar-free" does not mean "good for you." Research links diet soda to excessive weight gain, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.