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Rescue Efforts for Trapped Antarctic Voyage Disrupt Serious Science

The diversion of three icebreakers to evacuate an ice-locked ship in Antarctica is disrupting serious science. More –  Rescue Efforts for Trapped Antarctic Voyage Disrupt Serious Science ; ;Related ArticlesA Tutorial on Humanity’s Path to and Beyond 7 BillionAlternatives to Shopping ‘Til You’re DroppingNASA’s Christmas Eve ‘Earthrise,’ Revisited and Revisualized ;

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Rescue Efforts for Trapped Antarctic Voyage Disrupt Serious Science

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Dot Earth Blog: A Tutorial on Humanity’s Path to and Beyond 7 Billion

An invaluable population primer from a master of demography. Visit link:  Dot Earth Blog: A Tutorial on Humanity’s Path to and Beyond 7 Billion ; ;Related ArticlesDot Earth Blog: NASA’s Christmas Eve ‘Earthrise,’ Revisited and RevisualizedDot Earth Blog: Alternatives to Shopping ‘Til You’re Dropping2,500 Pigs Join Debate Over Farms vs. Scenery ;

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2,500 Pigs Join Debate Over Farms vs. Scenery

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How to Raise the Perfect Dog – Cesar Millan & Melissa Jo Peltier

From the bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel’s Dog Whisperer , the only resource you’ll need for raising a happy, healthy dog. For the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives–as well as those who have already brought a dog home–Cesar Millan, the preeminent dog behavior expert, says, “Yes, […]

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Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team (Interactive Edition) – Games Workshop

Not all battles in the 41st Millennium are massed engagements between lumbering armies and towering war machines. In the shadows of these epic conflicts, squads of elite soldiers clash – their missions no less vital, their foes no less deadly. Designated as Kill Teams by the Imperium, or by a myriad of different names for their alien and daemonic counterpart […]

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Dataslate: Cypher – Lord of the Fallen (Interactive Edition) – Games Workshop

The individual known as Cypher is one of the greatest mysteries in the war-torn future. His motives and methods are inscrutable. The few who even know of his existence are unsure if he Mankind’s bitterest enemy, or a lost pilgrim seeking atonement. Cypher is a being wrapped in shadow, an entity whose every move is cloaked in mystery. The Dark Angels have sou […]

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Dataslate: Adeptus Astartes Storm Wing (Interactive Edition) – Games Workshop

Like a bolt out of war-torn skies comes the Storm Wing – salvation for the Emperor’s forces, and a bane to their foes. The Adeptus Astartes Storm Wing gives Warhammer 40,000 players background information and rules that allow them to collect and field this deadly combination of fighter-craft. For the Adeptus Astartes to achieve their rapid strike styl […]

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Inside of a Dog – Alexandra Horowitz

The bestselling book that asks what dogs know and how they think, now in paperback. The answers will surprise and delight you as Alexandra Horowitz, a cognitive scientist, explains how dogs perceive their daily worlds, each other, and that other quirky animal, the human. Horowitz introduces the reader to dogs’ perceptual and cognitive abilities and then draw […]

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Cesar Millan’s Short Guide to a Happy Dog – Cesar Millan

After more than 9 seasons as TV’s Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan has a new mission: to use his unique insights about dog psychology to create stronger, happier relationships between humans and their canine companions. Now in paperback, this inspirational and practical guide draws on thousands of training encounters around the world to presen […]

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Codex: Space Marines (Enhanced Edition) – Games Workshop

The Space Marines are the chosen warriors of the Emperor, and the greatest fighting force of the Imperium. Each Space Marine is a genetically enhanced super soldier, easily a match for a dozen lesser men, armed with some of the deadliest weapons in the galaxy and encased in formidable power armour. This codex explores the formations and Chapters of the Space […]

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Codex: Inquisition – Games Workshop

The Inquisition is the most powerful organisation within the Imperium. Bound by no Imperial law or authority, its agents – Inquisitors – operate in a highly secretive manner and answer only to themselves. Inquisitors use whatever means are necessary in order to safeguard the Imperium from heretics, mutants and aliens. It is not without good reason that Inqui […]

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Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team (eBook Edition) – Games Workshop

Not all battles in the 41st Millennium are massed engagements between lumbering armies and towering war machines. In the shadows of these epic conflicts, squads of elite soldiers clash – their missions no less vital, their foes no less deadly. Designated as Kill Teams by the Imperium, or by a myriad of different names for their alien and daemonic counterpart […]

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Dataslate: Cypher – Lord of the Fallen (eBook Edition) – Games Workshop

The individual known as Cypher is one of the greatest mysteries in the war-torn future. His motives and methods are inscrutable. The few who even know of his existence are unsure if he Mankind’s bitterest enemy, or a lost pilgrim seeking atonement. Cypher is a being wrapped in shadow, an entity whose every move is cloaked in mystery. The Dark Angels have sou […]

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2,500 Pigs Join Debate Over Farms vs. Scenery

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U.S. on Track to Be the World Leader in Solar Power

Residential solar installations have substantially increased in popularity in 2013. Photo: Shutterstock

The U.S. solar industry is expected to top current world leader, Germany, in solar installations by the end of 2013, reports Climate Progress.

More than 400,000 solar projects are expected to be operational by the end of the year, and the number of installations rose 27 percent compared to last year. More than half of this is because of the rise in residential installations, as solar continues to gain in popularity among homeowners.

Overall, 2013 seemed to be a good year for renewable power. As more individuals and businesses hop on the solar train, we can expect 2014 to be an even better year for renewable power — and the planet. Read more.

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Alternatives to Shopping ‘Til You’re Dropping

Exploring alternatives to shopping one’s way through life. View this article:  Alternatives to Shopping ‘Til You’re Dropping ; ;Related ArticlesDot Earth Blog: Alternatives to Shopping ‘Til You’re DroppingNASA’s Christmas Eve ‘Earthrise,’ Revisited and RevisualizedA Gift That Keeps on Giving – to Strumming Musicians ;

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Alternatives to Shopping ‘Til You’re Dropping

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Jet Fuel by the Acre

Advances in molecular genetics and DNA sequencing technology have allowed a San Diego start-up to domesticate jatropha, a plant with seeds that produce high-quality oil that can be refined into low-carbon biofuel. Link:  Jet Fuel by the Acre ; ;Related ArticlesCatching Rays in California, and Storing ThemEconomic Scene: Rethinking How to Split the Costs of CarbonDot Earth Blog: NASA’s Christmas Eve ‘Earthrise,’ Revisited and Revisualized ;

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Jet Fuel by the Acre

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Economic Scene: Rethinking How to Split the Costs of Carbon

Calculating carbon dioxide emissions based on consumption instead of production introduces a new wrinkle into responsibility for curbing global warming. Originally posted here –  Economic Scene: Rethinking How to Split the Costs of Carbon ; ;Related ArticlesCatching Rays in California, and Storing ThemDot Earth Blog: NASA’s Christmas Eve ‘Earthrise,’ Revisited and RevisualizedPouring Cheese on Icy Roads in (Where Else?) Wisconsin ;

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Economic Scene: Rethinking How to Split the Costs of Carbon

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Climate Scientists, Then and Now, Espousing ‘Responsible Advocacy’

A climate scientist charts a responsible path from climate science to advocacy. This article –  Climate Scientists, Then and Now, Espousing ‘Responsible Advocacy’ ; ;Related ArticlesEngineering the Climate – Colbert’s ‘All-Chocolate Dinner’Dot Earth Blog: Signs of Baby Steps on Stanching Wasteful Flaring of Natural GasCan We Respond to Problems like Global Warming Where There’s ‘No Simple Villain’? ;

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In the Shadow of Rising Towers, Laments of Lost Sunlight in New York

New York City has long tried to balance the thirst for sky-high buildings with preserving a modicum of street-level sunlight, with mixed success. Credit –  In the Shadow of Rising Towers, Laments of Lost Sunlight in New York ; ;Related ArticlesUnder Seattle, a Big Object Blocks Bertha. What Is It?Canadian Review Panel Approves Plans for an Oil PipelineThe Texas Tribune: Sinking Land Brings Calls for Pumping Alternative ;

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Forget golf course views; new subdivisions are being built around farms

Forget golf course views; new subdivisions are being built around farms

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Historic barn and outbuildings are being rehabbed as part of the Bucking Horse housing development in Colorado.

Unless you’re a wealthy white man, you probably don’t play golf. So a home overlooking a water-hogging, pesticide-doused golf course from which players might accidentally strike tiny, hard balls in your direction is probably not your cup of tea.

But since you read Grist, chances are you care about food and like to eat local.

Developers are starting to realize that a lot of Americans like you might prefer to live near a farm than near a golf course. Nebraska’s NPR and PBS affiliate chronicles the growing number of subdivisions that are being built around farms, replete with livestock and crops:

It’s called development-supported agriculture, a more intimate version of community-supported agriculture — a farm-share program commonly known as CSA. In the planning process of a new neighborhood, a developer includes some form of food production — a farm, community garden, orchard, livestock operation, edible park — that is meant to draw in new buyers, increase values and stitch neighbors together.

“These projects are becoming more and more mainstream,” said Ed McMahon, a fellow with the Urban Land Institute, who estimates more than 200 developments with an agricultural twist already exist nationwide. …

In Fort Collins, Colo., developers are currently constructing one of the country’s newest development-supported farms. At first blush, the Bucking Horse development looks like your average halfway-constructed subdivision. But look a bit closer and you’ll see a rustic red farm house and a big white barn enclosed by the plastic orange construction fencing.

“When we show it, people are either like, ‘You guys are crazy, I don’t see the vision here at all,’ or they come and they’re like, ‘This is going to be amazing,’” said Kristin Kirkpatrick, who works for Bellisimo, Inc., the developer that purchased this 240-acre plot of land in 2010 to turn it into a neighborhood totally devoted to local food.

Kirkpatrick is in charge of leasing at the Jessup Farm Artisan Village, the commercial space at Bucking Horse. Work is underway to rehab the historic barn, farm house, loafing shed, saddle shop and chicken coop. Plans for the Village include a farm-to-fork restaurant, wine maker, coffee roaster and yoga studio.

We’re getting hungry just thinking about it.


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John Upton is a science fan and green news boffin who tweets, posts articles to Facebook, and blogs about ecology. He welcomes reader questions, tips, and incoherent rants: johnupton@gmail.com.

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