The techniques are a cornerstone of the Agriculture Department’s approach to addressing a warming planet, but it is unclear whether more widespread deployment of such methods can truly reverse the effects of climate change.
Tag: Agriculture and Farming
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Dragon Fruit Is Showing Up All Over. So Why Are Farmers Leaving the Business?
The flavor is a fixture on drink menus. But competition from abroad has South Florida growers rethinking their commitment to a once-lucrative crop that requires a lot of investment and care.
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Are There Better Places to Put Large Solar Farms Than These Forests?
For the great promise of renewable energy to be realized, states like Virginia must create an environment where solar, nature and people can peaceably coexist.
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How a Rail Strike Could Reinvigorate Supply Chain Disruption
If freight trains stop rolling, the result could be chaos for business, shortages for consumers, and fresh momentum for rising prices.
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Pakistan Suffers Record Flooding, Turning Villages Into Islands
The flooding has submerged vast areas, and residents still urgently await aid. Pakistani officials warn that it may take three to six months for the water to recede.