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Mexican Cities and States Could Run Out of Water. What’s the Solution?

More than 22 million people in Mexico City could face a complete water shortage this month, and millions more around the country deal with frequent droughts and water shortages. Is it time to rethink our relationship with water?

by Lauren Rothman· June 11, 2024
Food-Article

Ciudades y estados mexicanos podrían quedarse sin agua. ¿Cuál es la solución?

Más de 22 millones de personas en la Ciudad de México podrían enfrentar una escasez total de agua este mes, y millones más en todo el país lidian con sequías frecuentes y escasez de agua. ¿Es hora de replantearnos nuestra relación con el agua?

by Lauren Rothman· June 11, 2024
Farm-Article

In Oaxaca, a State Fair That Celebrates Native Crops’ Rich Legacy

At the much-anticipated annual agrobiodiversity fair, farmers preserve native crops by sharing seeds and showing off a bounty of corn and other culturally significant crops.

by Lauren Rothman· January 9, 2024
Farm-Article

Syntropic Agriculture Boosts Soil Vitality Using the Wisdom of the Forest

An agroforestry practice with Indigenous roots, syntropic agriculture is gaining attention for its potential to improve soil health and productivity.

by Lauren Rothman· May 3, 2023
News-Article

This Pocket-Sized Sensor Will Tell You When Fruit Is Ripe

An Israeli company hopes to market a small sensor that uses infrared technology to determine the ripeness and nutritional information of fruits and vegetables.

by Lauren Rothman· July 2, 2014
News-Article

Creating Cooler Chickens for a Warming Earth

A geneticist heads south of the equator to find chickens that can survive climate change.

by Lauren Rothman· June 23, 2014

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