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Archive for September, 2009

How Cities Mimic Life

September 14th, 2009

Mega cities are now thought to replicate living organisms in that they Breathe, Consume Energy, Excrete Wastes And Pollute — It is interesting that the scientific trend of viewing the world’s biggest cities as analogous to living, breathing organisms Read more…

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Ecological Impact Of African Cities

September 11th, 2009

African cities are growing faster than anywhere else in the world. This is having a major impact, but few ecologists are studying the urban environment and effect of cities on rural areas. One of the most important ecological changes in Africa’s history is being over-looked. Read more…

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Alternative Agricultural Practices Combine Productivity And Soil Health

September 2nd, 2009

The progressive degradation of useful soils for agriculture and farm animal husbandry is a growing environmental and social problem, given that it endangers the food safety of an increasing world population. This fact prompted the Basque Institute Read more…

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