Anne N. Connor, Science Writer and Editor
Some small farms are rejecting expansion pressure by investing in the long-term value of their land and livestock. Will funders follow suit? Modern Farmer. https://modernfarmer.com/2023/02/sustainable-farmers-see-promise-in-new-financing-options/
An international study shows harm to aquatic ecosystems at low concentrations, suggesting a need to tighten limits. Ensia. https://ensia.com/articles/road-salt-lakes-aquatic-ecosystems-harmful-algal-bloom/
This sustainable technology presents an opportunity to turn cow manure and food waste into renewable energy and added income. But biodigesters are not always easy to operate, and they can be costly to replace. A look at the pros and cons. Modern Farmer. https://modernfarmer.com/2022/05/biodigesters-dairy-farms/
A pilot project shows we can balance our need for safe roads with our duty to protect nature. Undark. https://undark.org/2021/03/11/road-salt-imperils-aquatic-ecosystems/
As climate change brings heavier rains, local officials and developers are managing the deluge of stormwater runoff with some low-tech—and pretty—solutions. National Resources Defense Council, Southwest Dispatch. https://www.nrdc.org/stories/san-antonio-finds-key-flood-control-its-gardens
In the escalating arms race between our crops and the organisms that destroy them, GMOs may be our best defense. Undark. https://undark.org/2018/10/04/how-we-talk-about-gmos/