The way land is used can have an affect on global warming. Forests are an important use of land in most countries, and in modern times they take on a new, environmental significance.
Plant life can scrub carbon dioxide from the air. Much of the very carbon dioxide that is one of the causes [...]
As nations meet to discuss spiraling food prices, the Food and Agriculture Organization says huge investment is needed to stem hunger and unrest.
New Scientist -03 June 2008
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (UNFAO) is warning that the soaring cost of food is threatening millions of people in developing countries.Food prices are now growing at [...]
Chinese scientists have developed a new method that dramatically increases the yield of a clean biogas fuel from rice straw.
China is the world’s largest rice producer and the industry results in 230 million tonnes a year of surplus rice ’straw’ — the stem and leaves left behind after harvesting. Farmers often burn the straw, increasing [...]
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