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Hong Kong scientists fight to save fragrant incense trees
Tai Po (AFP) Feb 7, 2025 Geneticist Zhang Huarong walks through the forest near his Hong Kong research lab, gesturing towards a rotting incense tree stump that is one of over a dozen illegally felled for the valuable wood inside. A stone's throw from the city's urban centre are forests home to trees that produce fragrant - and valuable - agarwood, used in a number of high-end products from incense and perfume to traditional Chinese medicine. Environmentalists say illegal incense tree felling is on the rise in Hong Kon ... read more |
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Drying and rewetting cycles amplify soil CO2 emissionsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 The global release of carbon dioxide (CO2) from microbial decomposition of soil organic carbon is estimated to be roughly five times greater than human-induced CO2 emissions. Given this substantial ... more 
Study examines how African farmers are adapting to mountain climate changeFort Collins, CO (SPX) Feb 04, 2025 A new international study highlights the severity of climate change impacts across African mountains, how farmers are adapting, and the barriers they face - findings relevant to people living in mou ... more 
French cognac exports to China slump as tariffs bite; Scottish whisky makers fear return of Trump tariffsBordeaux (AFP) Feb 4, 2025 Cognac sales to China dropped 24 percent in value last year after Beijing imposed tariffs on EU brandy imports amid trade tensions with the European Union, an industry body said Tuesday. ... more 
Ancient agricultural strategies unveiled as pre-industrial societies adapted to climate shiftsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Feb 03, 2025 A new study explores how ancient agricultural systems displayed resilience and adaptability in response to shifting environmental conditions. By examining archaeological evidence and historical docu ... more |
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We can produce fertilizer more efficiently by harnessing Earth's subsurface forcesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 22, 2025 Researchers are exploring Earth's natural heat and pressure as an energy-efficient way to produce ammonia for fertilizers. A proof-of-concept study published on January 21 in the Cell Press journal ... more 
Satellite technology helping pastoralists prepare for droughtLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 21, 2025 A pilot project conducted in the Western Riverina has demonstrated how an innovative online mapping tool can assist pastoralists in making informed decisions about their livestock and land managemen ... more 
The global forces sending coffee prices skywardParis (AFP) Jan 21, 2025 Climate change, political headwinds and diverging market dynamics around the world have pushed coffee prices to fresh records, jacking up the cost of your everyday brew or a barista's signature macchiato. ... more 
How to reduce environmental impact with diet a Politecnico study published in NatureParis, France (SPX) Jan 17, 2025 A new study from the Glob3science Lab at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, explores how the global adoption of a sustainable dietary model can reduce envi ... more 
Herbicide under US scrutiny over potential Parkinson's linkWashington (AFP) Jan 16, 2025 First came the slow hand movements, then the tremor, and now the looming fear of what lies ahead. ... more |
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Poland ramps up controls amid foot-and-mouth outbreak in Germany
Warsaw (AFP) Jan 15, 2025 Poland has ramped up controls of livestock imports amid the spread of a highly contagious animal foot-and-mouth disease in neighbouring Germany, Warsaw said late on Tuesday. It has however stopped short of halting livestock imports from Germany, a move introduced by the UK, South Korea and Mexico. The viral infection is not dangerous to humans but affects cattle and other cloven-hoofed animals, including sheep and pigs. "Strict controls have been implemented on transports of animals suscepti ... read more 
Nick Sokol: Growing a sustainable futureOak Ridge TN (SPX) Jan 14, 2025 A healthy global food supply requires healthy soil, which requires fertilizer to replace and or enhance the nutrients found in the soil. Many farmers use synthetic fertilizers, which are produced fr ... more |
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UK bans German livestock imports amid foot-and-mouth outbreakLondon (AFP) Jan 14, 2025 The UK on Tuesday banned imports of German cattle, pigs and sheep to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, as Berlin races to contain an outbreak of the virus. ... more 
Climate fee on food could cut greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture and support social equityBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 13, 2025 Agriculture contributes 8 percent of Germany's total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. According to new research, emissions in this sector could drop by 22.5 percent, equating to over 15 million tonne ... more 
Crop switching boosts climate resilience in Chinese agricultureBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 10, 2025 A recent study highlights the potential of crop switching to enhance agricultural resilience in China as climate patterns shift. Researchers recommend transitioning from maize and rapeseed to altern ... more 
WTO favours EU over Indonesia on palm oil restrictionsGeneva (AFP) Jan 10, 2025 World Trade Organization experts on Friday largely upheld European Union restrictions on use of palm oil in biofuels following a complaint by Indonesia. ... more 
Rubber tappers forge sustainable future in AmazonAnajas, Brazil (AFP) Jan 9, 2025 As the sun rises over the Amazonian island of Marajo, Renato Cordeiro laces up his boots, grabs his knife, and heads out to tap his rubber trees. ... more |
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