TIME has named Conservation International CEO M. Sanjayan to its inaugural list of the 100 most influential people driving climate action in business.  He is in good company: The TIME100 Climate list announced Thursday also includes Conservation International board members Stella McCartney, fashion designer and sustainability advisor at LVMH, and Lisa Jackson, vice president of…

By U.S. Sen. John BoozmanR-Arkansas Arkansas is recognized for its natural beauty. With its stunning rivers, majestic mountains and incredible wildlife, I am regularly reminded of how blessed we are to live in The Natural State. Our environment is an attractive location for outdoor enthusiasts from all across the world. Hunting is a popular pastime…

Salamanders are truly extraordinary creatures. Some of these astonishing amphibians boast vibrant colors and patterns while two-thirds of all species are lungless and able to breathe through their skin. All salamanders have the remarkable ability to regrow limbs, tails, and even parts of their heart and brain, a rare ability in the animal kingdom.  Salamander…

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Four agricultural economics faculty at Purdue University’s College of Agriculture recently received research grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The grants’ principal investigators (PIs) are Tor Tolhurst, assistant professor of agricultural economics and agricultural policy; Steven Wu, associate professor of agricultural economics; Meilin…

The Cerrado region in Brazil, which includes the states of Maranhão, Tocantins, Piauí, and Bahia, known as MATOPIBA, is where the country’s largest agricultural frontier expansion occurs, primarily due to soy and corn production. MATOPIBA represents 11% of the Cerrado biome but holds 51.7% of the cultivated soybean area in Brazil (Rudorff et al. 2022).…

The burgeoning development of the Internet of Things (IoT) has precipitated transformative changes in various sectors, most notably in urban planning and city design. Integrating IoT devices and platforms into everyday life promises to provide real-time monitoring capabilities and intelligent decision-making systems, enhancing overall quality of life. However, with this technological evolution comes significant challenges,…

In the 21st century, no economy can get ahead if half of its population is left behind. In our rapidly modernizing global economy, the Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring women are prepared for, and part of, the industries of the future.  As part of U.S. government efforts to advance the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation…

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed bipartisan legislation last month that allows town boards to stop the spread of invasive aquatic invertebrate species, such as Zebra mussels and Asian clams, instead of just aquatic invasive plants. The bill was sponsored by state Sen. Dan Stec, R-Queensbury and state Assemblymember Carrie Woerner, D-Round Lake. Stec said the law…