Farming methods that support nature improve both biodiversity and crop yields but more extensive measures may require increased government subsidies to become as profitable as conventional intensive agriculture.
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Smoke Streams Over the Aegean Sea
Several wildland fires erupted on the Greek island of Chíos starting on June 22, according to the Hellenic Fire Service, amid “very high” fire risk conditions.
Climate Change Cuts Milk Production, Even When Farmers Cool Their Cows
A new study finds extreme heat reduces milk production by up to 10 percent and adding cooling technologies only offsets about half of the loss.
Old Aerial Photos Give Scientists a New Tool to Predict Sea Level Rise
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have gained unique insight into the mechanisms behind the collapse of Antarctic ice shelves, which are crucial for sea level rise in the Northern Hemisphere.
Forests Can’t Keep Up: Adaptation Will Lag Behind Climate Change
Forests are falling behind in the race against climate change, according to new research co-authored by Professor Erin Saupe.
Ocean, Atmosphere Equally Responsible for Atlantic ‘Cold Blob,’ Scientists Find
A patch of the Atlantic Ocean just south of Greenland is cooling while much of the world warms.