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One of the biggest impacts we have on this planet, which also happens to have one of the quickest wins associated with appropriate solutions, is land management. Let’s discuss it!
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Did you know? In the United States, pollination by honey bees, native bees, and other insects produces 40 billion dollars worth of economic value every year!
Read moreLast week we discussed some of the problems with industrial agriculture. As the name implies, it’s all about doing things on a bigger scale, to obtain more of the thing we need: food. On the other hand, sustainable farming draws on a variety of different techniques, and its goal is to produce long-term crops while having minimal effects on the environment, and using resources more efficiently. But there’s a step even further, which is, arguably, what we should be aiming for, and that’s regenerative agriculture.
Read moreToday is part one in a 2 part mini-series on agriculture. We’ll be exploring the old and industrial methods versus the new and regenerative methods of food production, to see which route we should be taking into the future. So come with us down to the farm and learn about these different approaches aiming for the same outcome – food production and profit.
Read moreLife as we know it literally cannot exist without phosphorus. However, indications are that phosphorus demand could outstrip supply this century if no fundamental changes are made to our current trajectory of use.
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Solar energy can play a pivotal role in creating a more sustainable future. It is a truly renewable energy source that we cannot run out of, it can be harnessed in all areas of the world, and is available every day.
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Why is pollination relevant to humans? Well, that morning coffee you might have enjoyed only existed because of pollinators. Simply put, we rely on pollinators for foods and beverages. In fact, globally approximately 1,000 plants that are
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Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, droughts, and floods severely damage essential agricultural assets. As a result, food security and cycles, livelihood means, trade flows, and economic growth are all disrupted. Most of the countries impacted
Read moreToday, we’re talking about sustainability and the vegan diet: Is excluding all animal products, from both land and sea, truly sustainable? The answer is a little more complex than just a simple yes or no.
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Life as we know it requires phosphorus.
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