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An interesting story by Michaeleen Doucleff that appeared in the NPR blog, 'The Salt.,' which informs readers about the frontiers of vertical farming around the world. He cited examples of Sweden where architects and engineers have come up with a spectacular concepts of a177-foot ... More »
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