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New Research: Palm Oil for Biofuels Accelerating Climate Change?

New Research: Palm Oil for Biofuels Accelerating Climate Change? | Local Economy in Action | Scoop.it
From www.permaculture.co.uk - February 7, 8:58 AM
Scientists from Bangor University have discovered that growing oil palm to make 'green' biofuels in the tropics could be accelerating the effects of climate change (New Research: Palm Oil for Biofuels Accelerating Climate Change?
Bill Palladino - MLUI's insight:

I think we reach this point every time we assume continued reliance on oil (any oil) is sustainable.  We had the same realization with ethanol.

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How Urban Farming can Transform our Cities & our Agricultural System

How Urban Farming can Transform our Cities & our Agricultural System | Local Economy in Action | Scoop.it
From ecowatch.org - May 30, 2012 8:57 AM

As concerns mount over the accessibility and quality of meals in cities, urban agriculture is becoming a practical solution to give communities more choice—all while helping address greenhouse gas emissions from centralized agriculture.
With more than 80 percent of the American population living in metropolitan centers, urban farming has the ability to dramatically enhance economic growth, increase food quality and build healthier communities.


Via Lauren Moss, Digital Sustainability
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