Big Tech’s Nuclear Bet: How Google and Georgia Power Are Redefining Grid Expansion

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and WABE, Atlanta’s NPR station. In a landmark decision that could reshape the future of the American electrical grid, the…

Cultivating Resilience: Jordan’s Strategic Pivot Toward Biopesticides and Sustainable Agriculture

Jordan’s agricultural sector stands at a critical juncture. Characterized by its arid climate, scarce water resources, and fragile ecosystems, the Kingdom has historically relied on ingenuity and resilience to maintain…

The Great Uncoupling: Cuba’s Struggle for Food Sovereignty in an Age of Permanent Instability

As the scent of diesel smoke—once the lifeblood of global industrial agriculture—fades from the Cuban countryside, the island finds itself at a harrowing crossroads. For decades, Cuba has been a…

The Invisible Engine: Why the World’s Largest Ecosystem is the Key to Our Global Future

For over a century, the global development narrative has viewed the world’s vast, open grasslands—our rangelands—through a lens of misunderstanding. Often dismissed as barren, "empty," or inherently degraded, these landscapes…

Preparing the Earth: A Comprehensive Guide to March Soil Amendments for Maximum Yields

As the frost begins to retreat and the lengthening days signal the arrival of spring, farmers and market gardeners face a critical window of opportunity. March is a month of…

Reviving the Blue Frontier: California’s Historic Push to Expand Marine Protected Areas

The ocean surrounding California’s Channel Islands is often described by marine biologists as a terrestrial paradox—a "Galapagos of the North" hidden beneath the white-capped Pacific. Here, towering kelp forests sway…

Bridging the "Missing Middle": A New Paradigm for Africa’s Food Security

As delegates convene in Kigali for the Africa Food Systems Forum, a paradox hangs heavy over the proceedings: why, in an era of unprecedented scientific advancement, does the continent remain…

From Seed to Harvest: A Professional Guide to Mastering Tomato Cultivation

Tomatoes are the undisputed crown jewel of the late spring and early summer agricultural season. For home gardeners and commercial farmers alike, the sight of vibrant, heavy heirlooms in an…

Empowering the Backbone of Africa: A Legislative Roadmap for Gender-Transformative Food Systems

By Hon. Rugie Yatu Barry, Hon. Susan Dossi, Hon. Inna Hengari, Hon. Rugiatu Kamara, Hon. Neema Lugangira, Hon. Cernilde Mendonça, Hon. Amira Saber, Hon. Gizella Tetteh, and Hon. Françoise Uwumukiza…

A River in the Hellscape: The Pecos, the Permian, and the Toxic Toll of Energy Extraction

This report was originally published by Capital & Main. In the high desert of southern New Mexico, the Pecos River winds through a landscape that feels increasingly like a battlefield.…