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ICYMI: Bayer launches carbon capture program for farmers in U.S. and Brazil

Bayer AG launched a pilot program in the United States and Brazil on Tuesday that will pay farmers for capturing carbon in cropland soils, making it the latest agriculture company to seek to capitalize on environmental initiatives. One incentive for farmers will be credits toward Bayer products, e.g., RoundUp.

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Frozen harvest: German ice wine maker defies climate change

One winemaker in southern Germany has succeeded in producing a small, but precious, quantity of ice wine after an unseasonably mild winter ruined the rest of the country's harvest.

Solutions

A very vegan New Year: increasing numbers sign up for meat-free resolution

As rising numbers of people start 2019 vowing to go vegan for environmental and other reasons, chefs, restaurants and supermarkets are jumping on the often-ridiculed bandwagon.

Causes

Edible insects hit supermarket shelves in UK first

"As the population increases, we urgently need to look at alternative protein sources to make the most of land available for food production."

Impacts

As groundwater runs short, water battles grow in parched Chennai

When the thousands of water lorry drivers who shore up parched Chennai's overtaxed water delivery system went on strike for three days last month, to protest a ruling restricting their access to groundwater, a water crisis ensued.

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Insurance turns to coral reefs and mangroves as ocean risks surge

Coral reefs, mangroves and even some fish could soon have their own insurance policies as the industry seeks new ways to boost protection for those affected by the ocean changes wrought by climate change.

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Land shortages drive conflict over Kenya's wetlands

Land and water-related conflicts are flaring up across Kenya, amid drought, population growth and high unemployment.

ORIGINAL REPORTING

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ICYMI: Bayer launches carbon capture program for farmers in U.S. and Brazil

Frozen harvest: German ice wine maker defies climate change

Edible insects hit supermarket shelves in UK first

As groundwater runs short, water battles grow in parched Chennai

Insurance turns to coral reefs and mangroves as ocean risks surge

Land shortages drive conflict over Kenya's wetlands

The Paris climate goals falter as fossil fuels thrive

Global treaty to curb plastic pollution faces final negotiations

California plans EV subsidies to offset potential federal tax credit repeal

Hydrogen hubs test new federal environmental justice rules

Donald Trump wins US presidency. What that could mean for the environment.

Trump-backed plan seeks to overturn Biden's climate policies

Leaked documents expose plastic industry’s covert PR campaign

Opinion: States must step up on workplace safety as federal protections erode