A bright orange pumpkin. Whether you’re carving them, decorating them, or decorating with them, be prepared to see endless numbers of pumpkins this Halloween season. Pumpkins are also a crowd favorite ...

All the latest science news on pumpkin from Phys.org. Find the latest news, advancements, and breakthroughs. Topics. ... This Thanksgiving, your pumpkin pie might have a lower carbon footprint.

When Halloween is over, you don't just have to throw your jack-o'-lantern away. There's a second use for the hollowed out pumpkin and we'll tell you what it is.

Composting your pumpkin. Residents who have an open backyard or garden in need of compost can have an outdoor smashing session. If a child is joining in on the smashing fun, make sure an adult or ...

When pumpkins rot in landfills, they release planet-warming methane. This year after Halloween, try composting, pumpkin smashing or donating to a farm or zoo.

There's the unsupported belief that organic farming is better for the environment. While there are many reasons this isn't true, German and Sweden researchers have just found another: While the carbon ...

A recent study analyzed the carbon footprint of urban agricultural sites in comparison to their more conventional agricultural counterparts. The study found that while 43% of urban farms have a ...