Mounting development is a grave threat because of how it is carving up an ecosystem that must stay relatively intact to function.

Front yards transformed to tiny crop farms in Los Angeles provide vegetables to dozens of families and use a fraction of the water needed by grass.

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Despite their concerns, some farm operators still support the former president and prefer his overall economic plan.

The band, Varihnaz, has gained fans by offering an alternative to China’s hyper-polished, fast-paced modern life, with songs about pesticides and poultry raising.

Food production is concentrated in too few countries, many of which face water shortages, the researchers said.

The G.O.P. pushed through an array of legislation to get tough on China, seeking to persuade voters that they are the party that will protect Americans from economic and military threats from Beijing.

Some vegetables cost more than they have in five years. Top Chinese officials have made a point of showing that they’re doing something about it.