South Africa’s rising cost of living, driven by interconnected water, energy, and food systems, pressures households and complicates saving.
Opinion: The next food crisis is already in motion
Food prices are set to rise due to interconnected global shocks from crises like the Hormuz blockade, requiring urgent resilience-building measures.
How healthy soil and land create solid ground for global resilience
Land degradation threatens global ecosystems, food security, and economies, necessitating investment in healthy soil for sustainable development.
The consumption of red roses sends the carbon footprint of Valentine’s Day through the roof
This article examines the environmental impact of red rose consumption on Valentine’s Day and promotes sustainable alternatives.
Carlsberg claims a major scientific breakthrough
The Carlsberg Group’s breakthrough in preventing early sprouting in cereal crops aims to enhance food security amid climate challenges.
Iraq’s unprecedented drought plunges its wheat economy into doubt
Iraq faces a severe drought in 2025, impacting wheat production. Declining river levels threaten agriculture, increasing future import needs.
UK’s arable farmers experience one of the worst harvests on record
UK farmers faced catastrophic harvest losses exceeding £800 million in 2025 due to extreme drought and climate impacts, worsening conditions.
How Halloween’s pumpkin obsession became an environmental nightmare
As Halloween nears, millions of UK pumpkins end up in the bin. Here’s how our pumpkin obsession fuels waste, emissions, and water loss.
Climate resilient and sustainability crop analysis: The many biodiversity and climate benefits of strawberries
A data-rich analysis of how biodiversity and climate-smart farming techniques are making strawberries more resilient to rising heat and unpredictable weather.
China pushes the alarm button as heat returns, diminishing wheat yields
Henan province warns extreme heat threatens wheat yields, impacting China’s significant production and raising concerns over future supply.
A greener life, a greener world 