On The Green Fence

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Is lab-grown meat a good idea? May 13, 2022

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Lab-grown meat could help us decarbonize agriculture and abolish factory farming along with all its environmental and ethical downsides. So why the holdup?

Are GM crops the answer to feeding the world? May 06, 2022

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The world is going to need about 50% more food by 2050. Has the time come to roll out genetically modified crops that promise higher yields, are more resilient to climate change and reduce the carbon footprint of farming?

War in Ukraine exposes food system flaws Apr 29, 2022

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Russia's invasion of Ukraine is threatening global food security and supply chains. The shocks to food systems are set to intensify amid climate change. Is greener farming the answer?

Will climate change lead to water wars? Mar 25, 2022

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Water scarcity already affects about 40% of the world's population and droughts could put up to 700 million people at risk of displacement by the year 2030. Are we entering a new era of violent conflict over water?

How clean is your river? Mar 18, 2022

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The Rhine used to be a heavily polluted and stinking river. Today, it supplies over 30 million people with high quality drinking water. How was this achieved? And which new threats are emerging for Germany's longest waterway?

Privatizing water: Pros and cons Mar 11, 2022

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As global demand for water continues to rise, safeguarding the water supply will likely grow more challenging and costly. Is more privatization the answer?

Living with the existential threat of water scarcity Mar 04, 2022

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Of all the world's water-stressed countries, India has the highest population at risk. But despite shrinking water reservoirs and dire warnings that the country could soon run dry, not all Indians are taking this existential threat seriously. Why not?

How to cope with climate anxiety Feb 18, 2022

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The psychological impact of climate change is growing across the globe. But how do you know whether you have eco-anxiety and what can you do to keep it at bay?

The rise of allergies Feb 11, 2022

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By 2050, half the world's population could be affected by at least one allergy. Is climate change to blame?

Are mosquitoes becoming more dangerous? Feb 04, 2022

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Disease-spreading mosquitoes kill more humans than any other animal. They are responsible for 1 million deaths per year. Global heating will expose half the world's population to dangerous mosquitoes by 2050. Time for drastic measures?

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