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Plants are great at storing CO2. These scientists aim to make them even better. nbsp; Article Plants are great at storing CO2. These scientists aim to make them even better.  
Years of eavesdropping on insect sex talk is starting to pay off for grape growers nbsp; Article Years of eavesdropping on insect sex talk is starting to pay off for grape growers  
A U.S. Farm Bill even a butterfly could love? nbsp; Article A U.S. Farm Bill even a butterfly could love?  
How useful really are mobile apps for farmers? nbsp; Article How useful really are mobile apps for farmers?  
This Kenyan farmer is modernizing — and maintaining a circular mindset nbsp; Article This Kenyan farmer is modernizing — and maintaining a circular mindset  
Food by local farmers. Distribution system by ants. nbsp; Article Food by local farmers. Distribution system by ants.  
Our top 10 stories of 2017 nbsp; Article Our top 10 stories of 2017  
Could this one simple idea be the key to solving farmer–environmentalist conflicts? nbsp; Article Could this one simple idea be the key to solving farmer–environmentalist conflicts?  
Australian farmers and scientists make a surprise discovery when they team up to fight an invasive weed nbsp; Article Australian farmers and scientists make a surprise discovery when they team up to fight an invasive weed  
The surprising effect of ocean waves on global climate nbsp; Article The surprising effect of ocean waves on global climate  
Three ways nanomaterials could help combat climate change and prevent pollution nbsp; Article Three ways nanomaterials could help combat climate change and prevent pollution  
Atlanta’s visionary BeltLine is a model for the future of urban green space nbsp; Article Atlanta’s visionary BeltLine is a model for the future of urban green space  
Great Lakes restoration is under threat. Here’s why that matters. nbsp; Article Great Lakes restoration is under threat. Here’s why that matters.  
How listening to the ocean can help reveal environmental damage nbsp; Article How listening to the ocean can help reveal environmental damage  
What’s the best way to improve bee habitat? nbsp; Article What’s the best way to improve bee habitat?  
Want to improve wind and solar power? Bring them together. nbsp; Article Want to improve wind and solar power? Bring them together.  
What is it about this soil that protects plants from devastating disease? nbsp; Article What is it about this soil that protects plants from devastating disease?  
These entrepreneurs are using technology to turn a profit on food waste nbsp; Article These entrepreneurs are using technology to turn a profit on food waste  
How can we reduce concrete’s hefty carbon footprint? nbsp; Article How can we reduce concrete’s hefty carbon footprint?  
How technology is making it easier to track fish from hook to fork nbsp; Article How technology is making it easier to track fish from hook to fork  
Can mountains of animal bones boost food security in Ethiopia? nbsp; Article Can mountains of animal bones boost food security in Ethiopia?  
Latinos care about the environment. So why aren’t green groups engaging them more? nbsp; Article Latinos care about the environment. So why aren’t green groups engaging them more?  
These maps show changes in global meat consumption by 2024. Here’s why that matters. nbsp; Article These maps show changes in global meat consumption by 2024. Here’s why that matters.  
Can software save salt marshes? nbsp; Article Can software save salt marshes?  
When conservation means killing nbsp; Article When conservation means killing  
Solar power is booming in India. Will it reach the people who need it most? nbsp; Article Solar power is booming in India. Will it reach the people who need it most?  
Could these two environmental challenges be the answer to each other? nbsp; Article Could these two environmental challenges be the answer to each other?  
What the “cold economy” means for a warming world nbsp; Article What the “cold economy” means for a warming world  
What do you get when you cross a musician with a cause? nbsp; Article What do you get when you cross a musician with a cause?  
Coydogs and lynxcats and pizzlies, oh my nbsp; Article Coydogs and lynxcats and pizzlies, oh my  
Can grains of the past help us weather storms of the future? nbsp; Article Can grains of the past help us weather storms of the future?  
Is pH a red herring when it comes to ocean acidification? nbsp; Article Is pH a red herring when it comes to ocean acidification?  
“We continue to be stunned at how rapidly the ocean is warming.” nbsp; Article “We continue to be stunned at how rapidly the ocean is warming.”  
Our top 10 stories of 2014 nbsp; Article Our top 10 stories of 2014  
Can medicinal plants alleviate poverty and protect Nepal’s fragile environment? nbsp; Article Can medicinal plants alleviate poverty and protect Nepal’s fragile environment?  
The man behind Africa’s growing digital democratization movement nbsp; Article The man behind Africa’s growing digital democratization movement  
Could evolution be our ally when it comes to mosquito control? nbsp; Article Could evolution be our ally when it comes to mosquito control?  
Dancing Bees Waggle the Way to Happier Habitat nbsp; Article Dancing Bees Waggle the Way to Happier Habitat  
Has this Danish community found the formula for environmentally friendly industry? nbsp; Article Has this Danish community found the formula for environmentally friendly industry?  
How can we help ecosystems recover in the wake of an oil spill? nbsp; Article How can we help ecosystems recover in the wake of an oil spill?  
Eat ’Em to Beat ’Em nbsp; Article Eat ’Em to Beat ’Em  
Teach a Child, Change a World nbsp; Article Teach a Child, Change a World  
From Grid Waste to Good Taste nbsp; Article From Grid Waste to Good Taste  
Building a better rat trap nbsp; Article Building a better rat trap  
Maintaining the Long View nbsp; Article Maintaining the Long View  
The Top 10 Stories of 2013 nbsp; Article The Top 10 Stories of 2013  
Power to the People nbsp; Article Power to the People  
The secret life of native bees nbsp; Article The secret life of native bees  
Cool Roofs Rising nbsp; Article Cool Roofs Rising  
Sky-high race against time nbsp; Article Sky-high race against time  
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