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Canada’s Calgary University chosen as UN water research hub

A prairie university in Canada will be home to a new international water research hub run by the UN

From all-women fisheries in Korea and walnut cultivators in Iran: meet age-old food farmers and fishers

A pasture system in Andorra, hay milk in Austria, areas growing chestnuts, white ginger and waxberries in China, flood-spreading gardens and a walnut cultivating...

Revolutionizing agriculture: Treetoscope raises $7M in seed funding for smart drip irrigation

Plant stressor sensor Treetoscope has raised $7M USD in a seed fundraising round. The IoT device gives farmers information about when to irrigate by applying AI and sensors to understand plant water needs real time. Investment will be applied towards expanding sales and R&D. 

Drip irrigation greenhouses in Uzbekistan

Large, flavorful tomatoes ripen in Odina Sattorova’s backyard greenhouse in Uzbekistan’s Ferghana Valley. Their perfect shape, rich colour and smooth texture – undeniable indicators...

Berkey Water Filter: What You Need to Know

The Brita takes too much effort. And all that plastic! How about a non-electric Berkey Water Filter for your kitchen? Takes out the stuff you don't want, leaves the good stuff in.

Marine ecosystems in danger: what is deep sea mining?

The dangers of deep-sea mining and why it is important for a moratorium.

The Dead Sea is Shrinking

This story is about the Dead Sea, why it's shrinking, and what is being done about it. It is also a call for action story to spread awareness on this critical issue.

The Blue Green Deal and climate pacts between enemies

This story is about EcoPeace's "Green Blue Deal", a project that would bring climate action and create a more peaceful Middle East. Also why its important and what kind of impact it would create for the rest of the world.

Why a career in international environmental law can change the world

A career in international environmental law not only creates a cleaner environment but also creates a better society and a more resilient economy. Gidon Bromberg, for example, strives to make EcoPeace the example of what we can and should seek for international environmental law-related solutions.

In memory of green deen Ibrahim Abdul-Matin: “the earth is a mosque”

Environmental activist, green deen, Green Prophet, urban strategist and author Ibrahim Abdul-Matin passed away in California on June 21, 2023. He was only 46 and leaves behind a wife and children. Abdul-Matin interviewed several times on Green Prophet leaves legacy of deepening democracy and environmental advocacy. 

Win the Sultan’s prize for water?

The Prince Sultan is being commemorated with prizes for developing better water solutions

US irrigation giant Reinke invests again in CropX

Reinke Irrigation, a US irrigation company that manufactures pivoting irrigation systems for conventional farming, participates in a $30 million Series C financing round for CropX Technologies.

Wastewater Recycling and Conservation Tips for Businesses

Water conservation is among the many ways of reducing water scarcity and combating climate change. Unfortunately, most water conservation efforts are directed at industries, often forgetting that small and established businesses also have a role to play in ensuring environmental sustainability.

Managing global water rights, a Texan perspective

We need a spiritual transformation to change our planet's greed, he says in response to Saudi Arabians not responsible for dry Arizona water wells.

Arizona’s dry wells not Saudi Arabia’s fault

If you are following American media, Arizona's water is running worryingly low. You might think it's a local story but it's really your story too. It's one about local resources and who should own them.

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Food system’s biggest waste may be the farmers we don’t see: Hugh Locke’s new book

Whole Earth Farming: Smallholders and the Great Regenerative Transformation by Hugh Locke is published by George Ronald in September 2026.

Artists warm up former Cold War radio headquarters in Berlin as PEOPLE Festival embraces collaboration and spontaneity

PEOPLE Festival returns to Berlin’s Funkhaus this October, bringing 180 musicians together for a week of collaboration, improvisation and more than 200 one-off performances.

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Sophie Nadel turns data into something tactile, using embroidery and textiles to explore how we store, hide and understand information.

6 Ways Teletherapy Can Reduce Barriers to Accessing Mental Health Care

Teletherapy can make mental health care easier to access by reducing travel, scheduling and location barriers. Here are six ways virtual therapy can help people connect with professional support more easily.

Can You Work Closer to Home? What to Check Before Choosing a Shared Workspace

A coworking space within walking distance can cut commuting time and give you a reliable place to work, but distance alone does not make it useful. Test the internet, noise, privacy, desk setup, environmental claims and real cost before committing to a membership.

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Food system’s biggest waste may be the farmers we don’t see: Hugh Locke’s new book

Whole Earth Farming: Smallholders and the Great Regenerative Transformation by Hugh Locke is published by George Ronald in September 2026.

Artists warm up former Cold War radio headquarters in Berlin as PEOPLE Festival embraces collaboration and spontaneity

PEOPLE Festival returns to Berlin’s Funkhaus this October, bringing 180 musicians together for a week of collaboration, improvisation and more than 200 one-off performances.

Take your secrets and Bitcoin password offline in this code stitching workshop

Sophie Nadel turns data into something tactile, using embroidery and textiles to explore how we store, hide and understand information.

6 Ways Teletherapy Can Reduce Barriers to Accessing Mental Health Care

Teletherapy can make mental health care easier to access by reducing travel, scheduling and location barriers. Here are six ways virtual therapy can help people connect with professional support more easily.

Can You Work Closer to Home? What to Check Before Choosing a Shared Workspace

A coworking space within walking distance can cut commuting time and give you a reliable place to work, but distance alone does not make it useful. Test the internet, noise, privacy, desk setup, environmental claims and real cost before committing to a membership.

Yazan Al Homsi on Aduro and Rocket Doctor: What Small-Cap Scale-Up Actually Takes

Yazan Al Homsi looks at two very different bets — Aduro Clean Technologies and Rocket Doctor — to show what investors should watch as small-cap companies attempt to move from promising technology to commercial scale.

Breast Mesh Reconstruction Problems: Signs Patients May Notice

Breast reconstruction can be an important part of recovery, but persistent pain, infection, changes in breast shape or mesh movement deserve medical attention. Here are the warning signs patients should know after breast mesh surgery.

What Happens to ABA Billing When a Practice Starts Scaling

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