Facing an unprecedented threat from global climate change farmers throughout New York State are adopting innovative solutions to help mitigate the risks of extreme weather and increasing climate variability.
In an effort to improve the sustainability of their farms, some farmers have begun looking toward on farm renewable energy to increase their farms profitability while improving their environmental impact.
Proponents of the local foods movement argue that major environmental benefits can be generated through sourcing foods locally. But two key question remain. Can we know what the environmental benefits ...
With a rapidly increasing population and rising resource demands, Beijing has faced a water crisis for over a decade. Roughly 70% of Beijing’s drinking water comes from the Miyun Reservoir. ...
Kanyabaha-Rushebeya in Uganda is one of the most densely populated regions in Africa. Of the hundreds of wetlands that used to exist here, only one remains. The wetland is an ...
This case study explores these issues involved in protecting Nairobi National Park, one of the largest protected areas adjacent to a mega-city in the world.