Agriculture, which consumes about 70% of global freshwater, is grappling with increased water scarcity and inefficient irrigation systems. Traditional methods of irrigation not only lead to wasted ...

BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WALA) - Decorating for Christmas almost always involves putting up a tree, and there’s always a market for those who prefer real ones. Christmas tree farms all over Alabama offer a ...

When you think about it, for all they do for us, trees really don’t ask for all that much. Give them the right amount of sunlight, the right amount of rain, nutrients, and some basic support, and they ...

Kate Lewton is a reporter with the Community News Service, part of the University of Vermont’s Reporting & Documentary Storytelling program. BURLINGTON — Christmas trees are a staple in many ...