Environmental groups condemn new laws threatening soybean restrictions in Brazil’s Amazon

BRASILIA, Brazil — Dozens of environmental nonprofits issued a manifesto Thursday condemning new laws in Brazilian…

From yuck to profits: Some Zimbabwe farmers turn to maggots to survive drought and thrive

NYANGAMBE, Zimbabwe — At first, the suggestion to try farming maggots spooked Mari Choumumba and other…

Agribusiness-friendly states in Brazil try to undo forest protections

BRASILIA, Brazil — Several states in Brazil are trying to rid themselves of rainforest protections, bowing…

New York judge rejects state efforts to shutter bitcoin mine over climate concerns

NEW YORK — A cryptocurrency plant in central New York can continue operating after a court…

Wisconsin agency issues first round of permits for Enbridge Line 5 reroute around reservation

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued the first round of permits…

Brazilian state law overturns soy moratorium that helped curb Amazon deforestation

AGUA CLARA, Brazil — A historic agreement that’s helped curb deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon for nearly…

Vermont farmers take stock after losing crops to flooding two years in a row

BARNET, Vt. — Exactly one year to the date of last year’s severe flooding in Vermont,…

Green agendas clash in Nevada as company grows rare plant to help it survive effects of a mine

GARDNERVILLE, Nev. — A botanist gently strokes the pollen of endangered wildflowers with a paintbrush as…