Insect Farming Is Booming. But Is It Cruel?
More than a trillion insects are raised each year as high-protein, low-carbon animal feed, but the practice might have an ethical blind spot. ..
More than a trillion insects are raised each year as high-protein, low-carbon animal feed, but the practice might have an ethical blind spot. ..
After unusually low amounts of rain and snow this winter, the continent faces a severe water shortage. ..
Photovoltaic panels contain valuable metals, including silver and copper—but the supply of expired panels may overwhelm the capacity to process them. ..
Astrophysicist and 'Off-Earth' author Erika Nesvold maps out the questions we need to ask before living on other planets. ..
Faced with extreme drought, Kenya’s president approved a controversial new crop for farmers. Then the legal backlash began. ..
One million species are at risk of extinction, but a handful of charismatic creatures get all the hype. A new conservation strategy has a different focus. ..
Companies are diving to the bottom to scoop up metals essential for our EV-driven future. But how much ocean are we willing to sacrifice? ..
Startups rush to gain a foothold in a burgeoning industry as New York and California move to legalize human composting. ..
Events in East Palestine are a stark reminder that plastic is destroying the planet. From its production to its use to its disposal, the stuff is a poison. ..
The country’s climate woes are just beginning and will likely include rising heat and drought, as well as stronger cyclones. ..