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Vertical (Diagonal?) Farm from Work AC in NYC

source: TreeHugger | Apr 27, 08 | submitted by Pat Coate

New York City, New York, USA - We love vertical farms and while they may not be as practical as green roofs, the idea of food being grown right in the city doesn't get any more local than this.

Underneath is what appears to be a farmers market, selling what grows above.


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"We are interested in urban farming and the notion of trying to make our cities more sustainable by cutting the miles (food travels)."
- Dan Wood, design-company official

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There's Hope. Solutions already exist today that will drastically reduce an individual's ecological footprint.

  • When shopping for a new vehicle, choose a vehicle with low green house gas emissions and a high fuel economy. Visit EPA's Green Vehicle Guide for help.
  • Make the switch to energy efficient light bulbs that will cut energy consumption by 80%. Visit EDF's Energy-Saving Light Bulb Guide to see the abundance of designs available. This is a no-brainer because it saves you alot of money as well!

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