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Wildfires may alter the nitrogen cycle—and air pollution

In 2021, wildfire smoke stretched across the United States, bringing hazardous air quality conditions along with it. But new research suggests that smoke might not be the only way that fires are contributing to air pollution.

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New coating could help seeds survive in drought conditions

Scientists have developed a new seed coating, made from biodegradable waste products and applied directly to seeds before they are planted, to help seeds survive and germinate in dry conditions.

New research confirms what we eat is central to the climate crisis
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New research confirms what we eat is central to the climate crisis

A decade after writing a book about agriculture's connection to climate change, Anna Lappé interviews the author of a new study that confirms we can’t bring down emissions without addressing the food system.
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