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The Science Barge

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  • Posted: August 3, 2009 at 9:55 am

Our planet is a fragile ecosystem. To maintain balance, we’ll have to find ways to bring sustainable agriculture to our growing cities. The Science Barge, a floating farm in New York City, is proof that we can. The barge grows produce hydroponically, using only sustainable energy, and teaches local students how to do the same on their rooftops.

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DISCUSSION: 2 Comments
    • Posted by: Sebastian Buck
    • on August 3, 2009 at 12:39 pm

    i love this video!

    • Posted by: KevinL
    • on August 22, 2009 at 1:29 pm

    I don’t know a that much about botany or agricultural science, but this video makes a very good point, and I plan to be a part of theings like this after I go to college and earn a degree in chemistry. People would be suprised how much a difference things like this can make!

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