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A futuristic laser-weeding machine emits red beams onto crop rows in a sunny, arid agricultural field. The image highlights a cutting-edge technology featured in the article, which explores how laser weeding offers a promising, chemical-free alternative for sustainable farming by precisely targeting weeds and reducing environmental impact.
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Laser-weeding: a game-changing technology for sustainable farming

Laser weeding sounds like sci-fi, but it’s cutting chemicals—and emissions—out of modern farming
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A herd of cows stands in a misty green pasture under dramatic skies, with glowing "CH₄" (methane) bubbles floating in the air. This visually represents the article's focus on methane emissions from livestock and their significant role in driving climate change through the food system. The image underscores the urgent environmental impact of animal agriculture highlighted in the piece.
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Methane in the food system: a hidden driver of climate change and what we can do about it

It’s not just cow burps—our food system is a major methane machine.
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What's the impact of food transport on sustainability?

Food miles make headlines, but what’s on your plate matters way more than where it came from.
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A herd of light-colored cows graze on lush, green pasture. The cows are the central focus of the image, positioned in various poses as they eat grass. This image relates to an article discussing the sustainability of meat consumption, specifically Paul Saladino's response to David Attenborough's views on the topic.
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Examining Paul Saladino's response to Sir David Attenborough's claims on meat sustainability

Paul Saladino reacts to Sir David Attenborough's recommendation to adopt largely plant-based diets for sustainability reasons. This fact-check examines Saladino's arguments and the evidence he uses to support the claim that the earth can sustain more meat eaters.
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