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Often the most cost-effective infrastructure is not made of concrete or steel, but soil.
by Jim Giles
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Startup Pairwise is focused on making nutritious plants such as mustard greens or blackberries more palatable to consumer appetites without adding new genes. This approach could be much less controversial than previous GMO efforts.
by Jim Giles
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The power of gene editing can be wielded to modify plants and, among other things, achieve significant sustainability wins.
by Jim Giles
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Aquaponics and other indoor ag systems rely on access to water and energy, not soil or seas. Siting them near existing distribution hubs or industrial parks makes plenty of sense.
by Jim Giles
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While similar initiatives proposed by retailers have fallen flat, the company's status as a manufacturer could carry more weight.
by Jim Giles
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The story that indoor farming could potentially produce dramatic environmental gains is largely fictional today, but innovators are working to bring truth to the tale in a not-so-distant future.
by Jim Giles
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Skeptics are sowing doubts about the carbon sequestration potential. The questions underscore the complexities of soil science.
by Jim Giles