STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Access to affordable fresh fruits and vegetables is something most Staten Islanders take for granted, but for thousands of North Shore residents living in food deserts, the ...

Sociology professor David Peters, from left, with undergraduate student researchers Emily Meyer and Emma Bartling. Photo by Christopher Gannon/Iowa State University. AMES, Iowa – Growing up on her ...

Water shortages are expanding across the Earth. This is particularly acute in desert areas of the Middle East that are subject to both drought and extreme conditions such as flooding. As a result of ...

the largest geographical deserts are in rural areas, many concentrated in the southeastern portion of the state.

ILSR created an interactive map showing how close Americans live to affordable grocery stores and highlighting the growing spread of food deserts. The group links food deserts and high prices to ...