Agriculture
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Study Challenges Popular Idea That Easter Islanders Committed ‘Ecocide’
A popular trope says settlers overtaxed an isolated Pacific island, wrecked the environment and suffered a population collapse. A new study claims the opposite.
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Food Systems Expert Jessica Fanzo Reflects on Receiving One of Science’s Highest Honors
Professor of Climate Jessica Fanzo discusses how an “unplanned” career path led to her recent election to the National Academy of Sciences.
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Rising Wheat Prices and Unprecedented Demonstrations: Pakistani Protestors Demand Autonomy
Since January, thousands of protestors in Gilgit-Baltistan, a glaciated region of northern Pakistan, have been demanding a restoration of a recently revoked wheat subsidy in a push for political autonomy and economic justice.
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Pomodoro Pasta with a Side of Accountability: Addressing Food Waste in NYC
Experts say that over 30% of all the purchased food in wealthy societies is tossed. Here are some tips to curb waste and its climate impacts.
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The Emerging Field of Sustainable Agriculture
In the United States—and throughout the world—there is potential for a transformation of agricultural practices to make them more efficient and less polluting.
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Celebrating Women in Science: Amanda Grossi on Advancing Food Security
A Q&A with IRI’s Amanda Grossi, who works with farmers in Africa to help manage climate risk.
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Celebrating Women in Science: Sari Blakeley
Beginning February 11, in honor of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re highlighting some of the amazing scientists at Columbia Climate School.
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A New System Can Help Global Food Production Adapt to Climate Change
Professor Jessica Fanzo discusses a new monitoring system for countries to measure how well their food systems are performing in the face of climate change.
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In Many Major Crop Regions, Workers Plant and Harvest in Spiraling Heat and Humidity
The ability of farmworkers to cultivate major crops including rice and maize may be compromised if climate trends continue.