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Coronavirus pandemic prompts record drop in global emissions, study finds

Sun, 2020-07-12 09:48 — mike kraft

The Guardian

Coronavirus pandemic prompts record drop in global emissions, study finds Lockdowns, travel bans and factory closures drive 4.6% reduction but dramatic decline falls short of efforts needed to limit global heating Valerie Yurk the Guardian

The Guardian, July 10, 2020

by Valerie York

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How Coronavirus Cases Have Risen Since States Reopened

Sun, 2020-07-12 09:29 — mike kraft
How Coronavirus Cases Have Risen Since States Reopened Reported cases are rising fast in many states that opened early, while those that stayed shut down longer are largely seeing declines. nytimes

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/07/09/us/coronavirus-cases-reopening-trends.html?searchResultPosition=1

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Evergreen Cooperatives

Sun, 2014-07-13 11:43 — Maeryn Obley

                                                 

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The Evergreen Cooperatives of Cleveland, Ohio are pioneering innovative models of job creation, wealth building, and sustainability. Evergreen’s employee-owned, for-profit companies are based locally and hire locally. They create meaningful green jobs and keep precious financial resources within the Greater University Circle neighborhoods. Worker-owners at Evergreen earn a living wage and build equity in the firms as owners of the business.

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FarmedHere: The Nation's Largest Indoor Organic Farm Now Growing in Chicago

Mon, 2013-06-03 00:50 — Maeryn Obley

FarmedHere is the nation's largest indoor organic farm

Image: FarmedHere is the nation's largest indoor organic farm

inhabitat.com - May 27th, 2013 - Bridgette Meinhold

The nation's largest indoor organic farm is now churning out greens and herbs to supply the Chicago area with fresh, local produce. FarmedHere recently opened up a new aquaponic and aeroponic farm in a 90,000 square foot post-industrial building in Bedford Park, IL. They grow arugala, basil, mint and other micro greens, which are then sold in Whole Foods stores in the city. We've been writing about indoor vertical farms for years and now they really do exist!

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Collision Works is a Boutique Shipping Container Hotel Slated For Detroit

Sun, 2012-09-09 15:00 — Maeryn Obley

Conceptual art of Detroit's planned Collision Works.Image: Conceptual art of Detroit's planned Collision Works.

inhabitate.com - September 7th, 2012 - Bridgette Meinhold

We just got wind of an exciting new project for Detroit - a boutique shipping container hotel, co-working facility and community event space all wrapped into one. Construction will begin on Collision Works in 2013 and the facility will support the arts and food-centric Eastern Market community. The multidisciplinary design group, which includes New York architecture firm KOOP.AM, wants to provide a place for travelers as well as space for the community to gather, collaborate and forge a new future for Detroit.

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