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The world’s essential aquifers are in deep trouble
New research finds that the groundwater systems that hydrate your life are in rapid, sometimes accelerating decline around the globe. Here’s how to stop the retreat.
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Solar pumps are empowering women farmers in India
On top of its climate benefits, the technology is boosting women's income and confidence while challenging traditional gender norms.
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Spanish minister hails deal to save Andalucía wetlands as a model for green transition
€1.4bn deal to protect Doñana national park will diversify local economy and stop farmers using aquifers to irrigate fruit crops.
How Green River celebrates its melon farmers
Thousands turn out for Melon Days, but the future looks uncertain.
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In a remote, dry patch of California, a battle is raging over carrots
In a remote, dry patch of California farm country, a battle is raging over carrots. Or rather, over the groundwater where they’re growing northwest of Los Angeles.
Farmers turn to tech as bees struggle to pollinate
With bee populations struggling, mechanical pollination may be increasingly needed as a back-up.
‘It’s slavery for modern times’: how children of 12 toil in Colorado’s fields
Some Republican-led states are pushing to relax child labour laws but even in the farms of San Luis valley, where most are Hispanic/Latino, youngsters can work an unlimited number of hours.
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