Food & Agriculture
Starbucks, Green Mountain and McDonald's pour on coffee efforts
Demand for coffee is growing while climate change poses supply challenges. Here's what big players are doing to keep the coffee flowing. Read More
Why we need to go beyond corn, wheat and rice
Some uncommon grains have environmental advantages that could be beneficial in a changing world — but making the uncommon common can be difficult. Read More
Why TNC and JPMorgan Chase are investing $1 billion in nature
Some of the biggest deal-makers in conservation and banking want to bring investing in nature beyond the realm of charity. Enter NatureVest. Read More
Water stress magnifies impacts of U.S. droughts
When drought strikes a water-stressed region, it devastates agriculture and the economy. Raising awareness is the first step toward water security. Read More
How Cargill cultivated greener soybean production in the Amazon
By teaming up with The Nature Conservancy, this leading agricultural company has helped to mitigate deforestation in Brazil. Read More
Hershey’s and Mars sweeten market for West African cocoa farmers
The chocolate makers lead the pack in helping poor farmers make more money and improve their standards of living. Read More
How to fix the 10 worst wastes of water
Nike, Coca-Cola, Levi Strauss and Microsoft are working to curb water-guzzling practices in textiles, bottling, irrigation and beyond. Read More
Winery raises glass to hemp cellar, net-zero building
France's Chateau Maris uses bricks made from organic hemp and lime, while solar panels produce all of its energy. Read More
Sustainable flowers take root at Whole Foods, startups
A big retailer, a scrappy startup and a third-party fair trade certifier weigh in on sourcing organic, fair trade, eco-friendly flowers. Read More
11 innovations to fight food and water scarcity
Data from the International Food Policy Research Institute validates the role of new farming technologies in the face of climate change. Read More
