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How Cyclospora Evaded the U.S. Food Safety System to Sicken Thousands

15 août 2026 à 15:38
The Trump administration delayed a rule last year that could have sped up the effort to pinpoint the source of the contamination. Critics charge that food safety oversight has eroded overall.

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Last year the Food and Drug Administration cut a program that tracked cyclospora outbreaks and delayed a rule that would have required companies to swiftly provide supply chain records in investigations of foodborne disease outbreaks.

Effects of Record-Breaking El Niño Are Happening on 3 Continents

12 août 2026 à 13:04
The recurring climate phenomenon is expected to peak later this year, but it is already causing dry spells and crop failures on three continents.

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Collecting water from a well in a drought-afflicted village in Gujarat, India, in May.

In Bali, a Quest to Restore the Sacred Glow of Fireflies

12 août 2026 à 03:35
The insects, revered in local culture, are disappearing for many reasons, including rapid development to cater to tourists.

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Extreme Heat Comes for the Red Chile Capital of Pakistan

10 août 2026 à 00:01
The traditional ways of cultivating the peppers may not survive the challenges of climate change and soaring costs, so Pakistani farmers are trying to adapt.

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Can Robots Save Japan’s Aging Cherry Blossom Farmers?

6 août 2026 à 16:20
Monster Wolf and Pochi are among the robots deployed to scare away bears and transport cherry blossoms in a northern region where many farmers are in their 70s or older.

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