As the global population grows food supply may be unable to meet rising demand, with potentially devastating impacts for countries already reliant on imports, a new...
A genetically altered self-killing fruit fly could provide the answer to a global pest-control issue, according to new research, potentially saving over 300 crop types. Published...
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Chinese police have detained five people in an investigation into allegations that expired meat was supplied to chains including McDonald’s and KFC – a disturbing incident that...
One third of the world’s corn is grown in highly water-stressed regions, raising questions over the sustainability of global food supply, experts have warned. According to...
The impacts of climate change, ranging from extreme weather events to rising sea levels, will make it much harder to feed a growing population, two new...
The Chinese government has passed the first amendments to its environmental protection laws since their introduction 25 years ago, adding tougher penalties for polluters in the...
As much as 16% of China’s soil is contaminated by dangerous pollutants, according to newly released information from the national environment ministry. The report, based on...
Climate change will hit crop yields in temperate and tropical regions earlier than first thought, a new study has found. The study, published in the journal...
In order to meet global food demand sustainably, a long-term holistic approach to farming is necessary, according to a new report from Dutch bank Rabobank. It...
The European Network of Scientists for Social and Environmental Responsibility (ENSSER) has issued a statement saying there is no consensus on the safety of genetically modified...