Europe's drinking water contaminated by 'forever chemical': NGOs

A large sample of European drinking water has detected a substance linked to "forever chemicals" used in pesticides and refrigeration, a coalition of non-governmental organizations said Wednesday.

The UK’s Muddy Fields Are Latest Climate Threat to Food Security

Britain’s usually plentiful grain crops are struggling — and politicians and consumers may feel the fallout with farmers.

Making Jokes During a Presentation Helps Men But Hurts Women

A common piece of advice for presentations and winning over audiences is to be funny. After all, research shows that leaders who use humor are able to increase their employees’ performance and job...

Rewarding farmers for regenerative agriculture is ‘critical for decarbonising the food sector’

The food sector is one of the biggest contributors to the climate and nature crises. The way we grow, distribute, consume and dispose of food is responsible for one third of total greenhouse gas...

100-foot 'walking tree' in New Zealand looks like an Ent from Lord of the Rings — and is the lone...

An unusual northern rātā tree that looks like it is striding across an empty field has been crowned New Zealand's Tree of the Year. The giant plant, which looks strikingly similar to an Ent from "The...

No Farmers, No Food

Nobel Prize-winning economist calls for climate tax on billionaires

And she called for the money to be sent directly to the world's most climate-vulnerable people.