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Water Treatment Plants Are Ineffective at Removing Forever Chemicals

In a new study, PFAS compounds were found in both untreated and treated water across the site, complicating the benefits of reusing wastewater for crop irrigation.

by Shea Swenson· November 4, 2022
Consumption

These Tiny Crustaceans Are the Bees of the Sea

Researchers make a first-of-its-kind discovery about how underwater plants get pollinated.

by Shea Swenson· August 12, 2022
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Why Has Agriculture Been So Slow to Embrace the Use of Grey Water?

The lightly used water is perfectly safe to reuse on gardens and crops—a ready tool to help farmers in arid regions. But with high cost and little output, large-scale grey water irrigation systems have yet to take off.

by Shea Swenson· July 25, 2022
Consumption

The Oyster Farmers Working to Address Aquaculture’s Big Plastics Problem

Innovative producers and researchers are turning to wood, cork, mushrooms and other materials in an effort to reduce the use of plastics in our waterways.

by Bridget Shirvell· June 25, 2022
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Rainwater Harvesting Tips for Beginners

How to collect and store rain for reuse.

by Emily Baron Cadloff· June 23, 2022
Farm

Women Are Charting New Paths on Changing Waters

These kelp and shellfish farmers are breaking down barriers in aquaculture and helping to pave the way for the next generation.

by Carrie Honaker· June 20, 2022
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The Oyster Shuckers Turned Oyster Farmers

After years of dreaming, the owners of a Georgia restaurant known for its raw bar finally made waves in growing their own bivalves.

by Jennifer Kornegay· June 19, 2022
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Meet the Modern Farmer Turning Manure Into Water

Why one Texas dairy farmer is going all in on cow waste.

by Emily Baron Cadloff· June 18, 2022
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Why Scientists Want to Bring Farming to Swampy Peatlands

Wet agriculture, called paludiculture, turns peatlands into productive growing areas.

by Emily Baron Cadloff· June 14, 2022
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