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At first glance, Lent Hill Dairy Farm in Steuben County, New York, looks like most other industrial dairies. There are red buildings that house some 4,000 cows, a staggering manure pit and two gigantic dome-like structures that serve as anae...

After centuries of overharvesting and environmental degradation reduced the world’s oyster reefs by 85%, restoration is bringing the conglomerations of thick-shelled mollusks back to coastal waters. And their return may have more benefits than scientists realized, new research suggests.

Oysters were initially restored to boost depleted fisheries, according to

Are insect burgers the next big thing? In recent years, insects have gained increased attention as an underutilized protein source. Some argue that swapping burgers for bugs could help save the planet and feed it in one fell swoop — all while reducing the suffering of non-human animals. But is the climate promise of eating insects realistic, or is all the buzz destined t...

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