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Drought Isn’t the Only Threat to Agriculture This Year
I’ve talked extensively about the drought affecting California this year and the significant impact it will likely have on crop production and agricultural availability …
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A New Take on Biodegradable Plastic
Most of us have seen the TV commercials that demonstrate how much plastic we consume and throw away each year. From plastic water bottles …
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Build Your New Home in 24 Hours
We have spent a lot of time discussing the many potential benefits of 3D printing technology and every time I try to take a …
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Apprenticeships in the New Economy
We live in an innovative age. Technology has made its way into practically every aspect of our lives and the trend seems to be …
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Crowdsourcing New Laws – Here's Your Chance
Nancy Pelosi tell us that they need to “pass the bill so you can find out what’s in it”… But another politician from California …
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Where's the "Food Forest" in Your Neighborhood
Community supported agricultural initiatives are a great way to build interpersonal bonds and provide a valuable service simultaneously. That said, food forests may be …
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The Newest Terrorist Threat
We define resilience as the ability to thrive under many different circumstances. Most of the time, we discuss ways to improve our lives right …
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Case Study: Resilience After Typhoon Haiyan
Last month, a powerful tropical cyclone ripped through the Philippines and other parts of Southeast Asia. Known as Typhoon Haiyan, the storm was the …
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Resetting "paradise"…
Originally recorded in 1970 by Joni Mitchell, Big Yellow Taxi highlights environmental concerns of the time. We still deal with many of these concerns …
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Disconnection
If you had an emergency (or heck, even got arrested) with no cell phone or no Internet, what number would you call? Growing up, …
