That is certainly the case in Yemen, on the south flank of the Arabian Peninsula, where the desert sands have a new look these days. Satellite images show around 100,000 solar panels glinting in the sun, surrounded by green fields. Hooked to water pumps, the panels provide free energy for farmers to pump out ancient … Read more
This story was originally published by Grist and co-published with Fresnoland. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. Extreme Weather Events in 2022 | Extreme Earth The land of the Central Valley works hard. Here in the heart of California, in the most productive farming region in the United States, almost every square inch of land … Read more
MURRIETA, Calif. (AP) — Leo Ortega started growing spiky blue agave plants on the arid hillsides around his Southern California home because his wife liked the way they looked. A decade later, his property is now dotted with thousands of what he and others hope is a promising new crop for the state following years … Read more