GoKawiilThese tools have had genuine successes, preventing suicide attempts, intercepting predators, and averting school shootings. But they can also cause harm themselves, from false alarms and unnecessary interventions to damaged trust and anxiety.
Child-safety researchers say better approaches exist. Here’s what they think those could look like.
—Kelly Clancy
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Agriculture relies on fossil fuels. It’s costing us.
Fertilizer prices have been on a roller coaster this year, driven in part by trade disruptions and high natural-gas prices. That’s because natural gas is both an energy source and a chemical input in the production of ammonia, a key fertilizer ingredient.
The war in Iran has pushed natural-gas prices higher and disrupted fertilizer trade through the Strait of Hormuz—and its closure could make access harder still for some of the world’s poorest countries.
Let’s take a closer look at the surging fertilizer prices, and how a few climate-friendly alternatives could bring farmers some relief.
—Casey Crownhart