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Introduction As we have seen when discussing outdoor farming and sustainability, we are running out of water. The search for this precious commodity to support large-scale agribusinesses has pushed this vital resource to the limit. Aquifers such as Ogallala in…

Introduction A view held by arguably a majority of food experts is that meat production is a far less efficient means of producing food than crop-based agriculture. The USDA estimates that it takes 20 times more land to get the…

Introduction The effects that urban centers have on public health, the economy, and social interactions are documented. Urban centers have historically been crucial economic drivers and indicators of prosperity. For instance, China’s rise as an economic power has closely corresponded…

Urban sprawl has proliferated due to an increasing urban population, and the desire for more living space and residential amenities. The rush to acquire new homes, wherever they may be located, and ignoring other basic considerations have led to the…