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Biden’s climate change plan may not nix cheeseburgers, but science says beef should be on the chopping block

Biden’s climate change plan may not nix cheeseburgers, but science says beef should be on the chopping block

Biden’s climate change plan does not suggest cutting beef consumption by 90 percent.
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From the lab to the field, agriculture seeks to adapt to a warming world
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From the lab to the field, agriculture seeks to adapt to a warming world

Researchers and innovators are looking at more resilient crops and farm animals — from heat-resistant wheat, to drought-resistant rice, to Naked Neck chickens that stay cooler.

World Wildlife Fund tries to spark an indoor farming revolution

World Wildlife Fund tries to spark an indoor farming revolution

The conservation organization is known for work protecting endangered animals, but now it's starting to help push for broad solutions.

A growing presence on the farm: Robots
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A growing presence on the farm: Robots

A new generation of autonomous robots is helping plant breeders shape the crops of tomorrow.
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This coating on seeds could allow crops to grow in salty soil

This coating on seeds could allow crops to grow in salty soil

By covering seeds in a combination of silk and bacteria, plants can create their own fertilizer and grow in places that otherwise couldn’t support agriculture.
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