Seeds + T: Organic Myth And Green Pavements
For long, industry supported research claimed that organic farming would literally kill 2 billion people due to low production. It turns out, it will only put out of jobs a few hundred researchers asking the wrong questions - check out a comprehensive article from the Worldwatch Institute. Often, modern living and eco-friendliness are at odds. But some innovations, like the 'permeable pavement', help create a happy merger. Read on! The Wrong Question: Can Organic Farming Feed Us All? ![]() Green Cover or Concrete? Both! ![]() Hence, engineers and architects are turning to the new technology known as permeable paving. “Unlike conventional materials and methods, permeable paving provides networks of void spaces, which allow water and air to pass through them. It is beneficial to the environment, and as a bonus, beautiful urban landscapes can be created from it,” Prof. Anjaneyulu says. Read Full Story » 'Be the Change' Idea: Write to Niels Halberg - Niels.Halberg@icrofs.org and Dr.Anjaneyulu - mvlr@nitc.ac.in covered in this newsletter to thank them and explore opportunities to contribute to their work. Here are some Sources and Resources for "Can Organic Farming Feed Us All?" - http://www.worldwatch.org/node/4070 |