Tag Archives: farming

Farming on your roof?

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Julia Chatterton

Designers of a self-contained rooftop aquaponics dome known as the Globe (hedron) are hoping that their concept may help to address food security and are seeking funding to develop a prototype. Aquaponics is a combination of aquaculture and hydroponics. If … Continue reading →

A ‘peek’ at consumption

Posted on December 16, 2011 by drprpich

Our economy depends upon ever increasing levels of consumption. Recent findings, drawing upon information from the Office of National Statistics suggest that our consumption of ‘stuff’ (e.g. food, fuel, cars, furniture) peaked in 2001 and is now trending to decline. … Continue reading →