Agave, a succulent native to hot, arid regions, is a shapeshifter of sorts. It’s best known for tequila and mezcal, but it ...

Microplastics—tiny plastic particles—are now found in air, soil, and water, reaching plants worldwide. A new scientific study reveals they reduce photosynthesis by 7 to 12% on average ...

Mezcal can be made using different agave plants while tequila, which is a type of mezcal, must be distilled from Weber blue agave. “I think people are better educated about tequila,” Mr Connolly said.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Facing projections of spiking energy demand, U.S. states are pressing for ways to build new power plants faster as policymakers increasingly worry about protecting their ...

Researchers used terahertz spectroscopy and imaging to gain new insights into how agave plants are so remarkably adept at retaining water in extremely dry environments. Agave plants may be best ...

However, one of the biggest challenges encountered by those converting landscapes is finding the right plants. Cynthia Bee, Sustainable Landscapes Expert, says one of the main reasons people go to ...