Posts Tagged ‘local’
To ignite economy, local beats global
PENN STATE (US) — To generate income, communities should think outside the big box of large corporations and concentrate on small, locally owned businesses and startups. Continue…
Friday, August 5, 2011 11:19 - 4 Comments
Earth & Environment - Jun 22, 2009 14:53 - 1 Comment
Gulf ‘dead zone’ an ecological time bomb?
U. MICHIGAN (US)—Scientists predict this year’s seasonal drop in oxygen levels in Gulf of Mexico waters will be the largest on record, creating a so-called “dead zone” that threatens the health of a half-billion dollar fishery. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Apr 20, 2009 10:54 - 1 Comment
Locally grown, but is that lettuce really ‘green’?
U. CHICAGO (US)— When it comes to food, local is where it’s at for those concerned about their carbon footprint. But Pamela Martin from the University of Chicago says the idea that local foods are more sustainable is really just an assumption. She and her students are crunching the numbers, determined to find out if regional agriculture really does have a green edge over conventional framing. (more…)
